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Environmental Biology (M.S.)
Program of Study
"I like to find little-studied, but potentially important, ideas in the research journals and marry those ideas with the interests of students in the graduate program. Some of my students are doing fascinating research in areas unrelated to my own previous work, which constantly keeps me challenged."
Designed to meet the needs of environmental professionals and educators wishing to pursue a graduate degree part-time while working full-time during the day. The Hood program is unique in Maryland because courses are offered in the evenings with some supplementary field and laboratory activities on Saturdays. We have the only part-time environmental program in the region that allows students the opportunity to conduct thesis research as part of their degree.
Drew Ferrier, Associate Professor of Biology
The program provides excellent preparation for students who wish to update their knowledge -- (i.e. science teachers, etc.)-- and those who are interested in obtaining the background knowledge needed to move into an environmental career.
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Program Requirements and Concentrations
Open to those with bachelor's degrees in a wide range of fields, the program offers both a thesis and a non-thesis option. The 33-credit thesis track includes the preparation and defense of a 6-credit thesis. The 33-credit non-thesis track includes a 3-credit independent research project.more...
Success of Graduates
Many graduates of the program have gone on to advanced graduate study. They are employed in a wide range of organizations dealing with all aspects of environmental issues. A significant number of students have had their thesis research accepted for publication in professional journals, and some have collaborated with Hood faculty on articles.more...
Environmental Biology Faculty
Faculty members in Hood's Environmental Biology program, all of whom are actively involved in their own research, teach our graduate students. Part-time and adjunct faculty members, who provide insight into current practices in the field, include administrators and researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).more...