This interdisciplinary master’s program is offered jointly by the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science and the Department of Environmental Science and Policy. The program addresses the growing demand for trained professionals in Earth systems science and applications. The degree emphasizes a research-oriented, global systems approach to studying the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere, including their interrelationships and interactions with the biosphere. Emphasis is on the observation and quantitative analysis of Earth systems. Students completing the program are qualified to pursue careers that require knowledge of the basics of Earth systems science and the requisite tools. Students are encouraged to undertake an optional master’s thesis for more in-depth studies or a research project. In the latter case, students must pass a comprehensive exam.
