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Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Environmental & Biological Sciences
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Graduate Program Objectives:
1. Improve student credentials for entry and advancement in private and public sectors
2. Prepare students for entry into professional schools and doctoral programs
3. Help teachers advance in school systems and enrich the classroom experience
4. Train students to address environmental, ecological, biological, and agricultural issues in their political contexts.
Program of Study
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Master's program offers two concentrations: 1) Environmental Sciences and 2) Biological Sciences. Students may earn their M.S. degree for either concentration through the non-thesis or thesis option.
The non-thesis M.S. requires completing 36 semester hours and passing written comprehensive examinations. Full-time students can earn their degree in four semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer). Part-time students generally require two years, including summers.
The thesis M.S. (30 semester hours) typically requires two years for the completion of coursework, a research thesis, presentation of a research seminar, and defense of the thesis. Students work closely with graduate faculty members during the research process.
Most graduate courses (6000-level) are offered during the evenings and Saturdays to make the program accessible to students who are working during the day. Graduate courses are taught during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Research Facilities
The Department provides opportunities for students to conduct a wide range of field and laboratory research projects. Research facilities include a herbarium, greenhouse, and arboretum. The Department is fully equipped for conducting both laboratory and field research. Cooperative agreements with other universities and consortia exist to provide additional research opportunities not available on the Troy campus.
Location
TROY is located in the southeastern region of Alabama known as the Wiregrass. Troy, Alabama is a 150-year old community of some 15,000 residents. The center of town is within walking distance of the campus. Extensive forested lands, nearby lakes and rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico offer opportunities for both recreation and research.
Career Opportunities
More than 125,000 new positions are being created each year in the environmental and biological fields. Some of these opportunities include:
Environmental chemist/scientist
Not-for-profit advocacy groups
Environmental consultant/modeler
Ecosystem restoration
Air and water quality management
Parks and outdoor recreation
Solid and hazardous waste management
Urban and rural land use planning
Land and water conservation
GIS (geographical information systems)
Forestry, planning, and energy
Environmental journalism/law
Wildlife Biologist Fishery Biologist Endangered Species Management
Graduate Faculty and Their Research
Visit our Faculty and Staff page to view our faculty and their research interests.
THESIS TRACK STUDENTS
Graduate Thesis Proposal Guidelines
Graduate Student Publications
STUDENT CLUBS
- Tri-Beta, the honor society for Biology
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the Society of Pre-Health professions
- Environmental Club.
RESEARCH FACILITIES
- Arboretum: contains 75 acres of plant species representative of Southeast Alabama
- Herbarium: houses specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens.
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
For More Information
For additional information please call:
Telephone:
334-670-3401
or write to:
Troy University
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
213 McCall Hall (MSCX)
Troy, AL 36082 USA
-or email-
Dr. Alvin Diamond - adiamond@troy.edu
Dr. Michael Stewart - mstewart@troy.edu
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