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Environmental Science

Today's environmental problems call for people who are educated in more than one discipline, highly trained in technical skills, and aware of the political, economic, and social dimensions of environmental decisions. Galen University's Master of Science in Environmental Science degree provides solid training in analytical skills, environmental foundation, and socio-behavioral understanding and management of the environment and natural resources. Students are highly trained on a range of issues related to environmental management and conservation, sustainable development and human involvement in environmental issues. The program seeks to assist students in developing their skills and experiences in assessment, research and environmental decision-making. Students are strongly encouraged to develop their careers by exposing them to practical experiences in Belize and the region.

Program delivery
The program is offered in a cohort format ensuring that candidates complete the 37 credit program in six semesters. With a combination of theoretical and practical work, the program is designed with a flexible schedule, specifically for students who need to balance work and school. Courses are primarily held on Saturdays with many courses being offered using a hybrid format (face to face and online) at the Galen Belmopan Campus. This six-semester environmental science program gives students the broad multi-disciplinary subject matter and analytical tools necessary to be successful in such professions as Consulting, Environmental Management and Environmental Protection.

FDN 510 Introduction to Graduate Statistic
FDN 505 Introduction to Graduate Writing
ESCI 510 Seminar in Environmental Science
MSSC 506 Applications of Sustainable Development
MSSC 507 Research Design
ESCI workshop Bio-Statistic two-day workshop (zero credit)
ESCI 520 Forest and Freshwater Ecology
ESCI 530 Marine Environment
ESCI 510 Seminar in Environmental Science (cont'd)
ESCI 230 Introduction to GIS (Prerequisite)
ESCI 610 Applied GIS
ESCI 620 Environmental Policy and Regulation
ESCI 630 Advance Environmental Economics
ESCI 640 Impacts of Climate Change
ESCI 691 Capstone
ESCI 510 Seminar in Environmental Science (cont'd)

Total Program Credits 37

(Note: Students will complete two course per semester and all courses will be offered on a flexible schedule using a Hybrid (face-to-face/Online) format.)
*Courses are subject to change at the discretion of the University.

Education Costs
Application fee $150
Tuition $750 per credit hour
Books vary by course

*Students are expected to have their own computer and internet access of a minimum of 256k.

For further information contact the Admissions Office at 824-3226 or e-mail admissions@galen.edu.bz.

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