Environmental Sciences & Public Administration, MS EVS/MPA Dual Degrees

Use your scientific knowledge to influence policy decisions.

Nonprofit Organizations Focused on Environmental Issues Close Accordion Open Accordion

Be an advocate for environmental protection and sound policy decisions.

Private Sector Jobs Focused on Consulting or Regulatory Compliance Close Accordion Open Accordion

Work as a consultant to address threats to the environment.

City or County Planning Close Accordion Open Accordion

Assess and plan the use of land, community areas and other urban locations.

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Gain scholarly background and skills necessary to understand and solve environmental problems

Understand effects environmental processes have on society and effects society has on those processes

Focus on relationships between humans, other organisms, and the physical, chemical, and biological aspects that influence environments

Lead and manage in public governance, and participate in and contribute to the policy process and communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry

Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions and articulate and apply a public values perspective

Environmental Sciences and Public Administration, M.S. /MPA Program Overview

2 Degrees in 3 Years

The dual-degree program is offered jointly by the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Public and International Affairs.

Full-time students will earn two degrees – a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences (M.S. EVS) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) – in three years, as opposed to four years if enrolled separately.

This degree option is specifically for students who want to bridge the communication gap between environmental science and public policy.

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Sample Courses

Table lists sample courses for this program

EVS 501	Introduction to Environmental Problems & Policy
EVS 515	Field Methods in Environmental Sciences
EVS 516	Field Methods for Coastal Environments
EVS 518	Fundamentals of Applied Environmental Research
MPA 500	Public Management
MPA 505	Policy Analysis
MPA 502	Public Human Resources Management

How Do I Apply?

Applicants seeking admission to the dual M.S. Environmental Sciences and MPA Public Administration degree programs must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs.

Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with each program’s standards and requirements.

Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: Dual Program - M.S. Environmental Sciences & M.P.A. Public Administration

Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

Coordinator

Dr. Devon Eulie (M.S. Environmental Sciences)
910-962-3230
evsgradprogram@uncw.edu

Location/Delivery Method

Same as the Individual Program Deadline

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

Same as the Individual Program Deadline

Transcripts

One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Additional Requirements

Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
Requirements: See individual M.S. Environmental Sciences and M.P.A. Public Administration program entries for requirements and information.
Note: A separate application and application fee is required for each program. Requirements may be reused between submitted applications.
Differential Tuition: Differential tuition applies to this program.
TUITION AND FEES