involving field-work be offered in summer? Would any of the courses be offered online?

This program is an excellent idea. You should consider how important it is to use human values. Ways of life should be the most important thing to LIVING! Few precious things can even compare to the preservation on the EARTH!

I already have M.S/Rank I, but the MES program would be excellent for K.S.U and the students in the area of Kentucky. More opportunities create more professionals in much needed area.

I am a graduate from UK. Where can I find the requirements for this program? Do I need to test for it?

An introduction to forestry or forest ecology should be included in the course work and forestry should be included as a capstone project option.

I think this is a great idea and I hope you are able to get it off the ground.

I am currently employed with the KY Division of Forestry as the Branch Manager for Field Operations. I also hold a bachelor's degree from the University of KY in Zoology (Animal Biology), albeit 20+ years ago. I personally see a great need for the development of just such a Master's program as the proposed Master's in Environmental Studies (MES) at KSU. I feel that such a program would be of great benefit to state employees currently (or potentially) working in government fields which have an overall impact on the commonwealth's environment.

Personally, a MS in Environmental Studies would not be necessary for me, now. It would be beneficial to others, and I would like to see the program involve thesis research collaborations with state agencies in Frankfort (KY Fish and Wildlife, Division of Water, etc.). If a course in environmental law were offered, I would be interested in taking it or sitting in on it.

• I am extremely interested in the proposed Master's program in environmental Studies. I was wondering if you had a timetable regarding the inception of the program and when it would be possible to start taking courses. I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2003 with my B.S. in Natural Resource Management and Conservation and have taken several graduate classes at Middle Tennessee. I am very interested in attaining my advanced degree but have had some trouble finding a program that coincides with my goals however I feel like this program would be ideal. Please let me know about the status of the program.
• Many courses options look similar to courses required with VOFC Applied Geography Environmental BS degree, would credits transfer to this program? Very interested in this program.

Comments from USDA Environmental Education Workshop (Middle & High School Teachers, July 9-13, 2007)

• -This sounds wonderful, but I already have a masters and a Rank I
• Yes I would be interested in this program! I feel that our environment is extremely important and I would like to learn more information to disseminate to my students. I am

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