Accelerated Combined Degrees
This accelerated combined degree program allows students to complete two degrees in just five academic years. Students must be enrolled in the SIUE undergraduate program and accepted into the corresponding graduate program before earning shared credit.
- BA or BS in Environmental Sciences
- MS in Environmental Sciences
Students receive the same benefits of both curriculums and move seamlessly from the undergraduate program to graduate studies. You will save time and money, as well as jump-start your career.
Admission Requirements
SIUE undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Major in environmental sciences
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Be within 32 credit hours of bachelor's degree completion at intended entry term
How to Apply
- Consult with your academic advisor and/or the Graduate Program Director of your program of interest to discuss which graduate-level courses are appropriate for you to enroll in if you are accepted to the program.
- Submit a graduate admission application to the program following the student instructions.
- Select the "SIUE Undergraduate to Graduate Student" option from the student type list within the application.
- Complete the Plan of Study information detailing which graduate courses you plan to take and the semesters you plan to take them.
- Enter your undergraduate academic advisor's name and email address within the recommendation requirement so they can review your Plan of Study.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduateadmissions@siue.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Sample Curriculum
The accelerated master's in environmental sciences requires that students complete six credit hours of approved graduate courses during the undergraduate senior year. These credit hours are shared and apply to both the BA or BS in environmental sciences and the MS in environmental sciences.
The thesis option requires a minimum of 33 credit hours while the non-thesis option requires 38 credit hours, including electives and non-thesis research paper. Students work closely with a faculty advisor to plan a course of study based on their undergraduate specialization and selection of the following graduate tracks:
- Undergraduate Environmental Health Specialization
- Environmental Biology Track
- Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Track
- Environmental Technology and Assessment Track
- Environmental Education Track
- Environmental Policy and Public Administration Track
- Undergraduate Environmental Management Specialization
- Environmental Biology Track
- Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Track
- Environmental Technology and Assessment Track
- Environmental Education Track
- Environmental Policy and Public Administration Track
- Undergraduate Environmental Toxicology Specialization
- Environmental Biology Track
- Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Track
- Environmental Technology and Assessment Track
- Environmental Education Track
- Environmental Policy and Public Administration Track
