sustainable economic foundation. The MES program must prepare leaders and policy makers who will have the necessary understanding of these complex issues. The KSU MES program will facilitate development of professionals right here at the center of Kentucky's legislative and executive activities.

What are the accreditation expectations for this program?

Environmental Studies programs are not accredited by any national agency at this time. However, since the KSU MES program is modeled after several nationally recognized environmental studies program, accreditation for the MES program will be sought when such a body is formed. The program involves multiple disciplines to focus on the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. Each of the KSU programs involved in the makeup of the MES program are expected to meet all SACS accreditation requirements.

■ Are there licensure requirements for graduates of this program?

There are no specific licensure requirements for graduates of this program. However, some of the graduates might choose to obtain specific additional certificates or licenses depending on their job requirements.

What are the projected degree completions?

- It is anticipated that over 70% of the candidates will complete the program, which is typical for Master's degrees around the nation.

■ Describe external advisory groups involved in the development of this program (e.g. disciplinary groups, community, government, business, labor interests).

Recently, a collaborative partnership with area school teachers to incorporate or enhance environmental education in their existing school curriculum was developed. This US Department of Agriculture-funded project gave the program developers the opportunity to seek input from the 42 teachers participating in the project. This group provided critical input to the development of this proposal and the program curriculum.

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