appropriate policy responses. The electives and the capstone/thesis project give students the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in their area of interest.

Graduates of the MES program are expected to hold positions as environmental professionals in state and local government agencies and in non-profit and private enterprises. The MES program produces graduates who can provide critical leadership in improving the overall quality of life for all Kentuckyians as they address the needs and demands of our growing demographics. The program is designed to appeal to students seeking meaningful employment with a commitment to human values and prepare them for a wide range of jobs and leadership opportunities. Some students will use the MES program to prepare for doctoral studies in a variety of related environmental fields.

ADMISSION

The interdisciplinary nature of the program will allow students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds to enroll in the MES program. All applicants (part-time and full-time) must meet the minimum standards for admission to graduate study at Kentucky State University. However, applicants are admitted into the specific graduate program to which they apply. It should be noted that successful completion of a college mathematics course (e.g., statistics, algebra, etc.) is required as part of their undergraduate degree regardless of their major. The MES Graduate Admissions Committee will use the following materials for admission considerations:

Applicants write a letter outlining their goals and career objectives. The application is through GradCAS and it can be found at https://gradcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/.

Transcripts: Copies of all official transcripts must be submitted through GradCAS.

GRE scores: Official scores should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies or directly to GradCAS using the proper codes. It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and take the examination and have the test scores sent.

Three letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic) included in GradCAS.

The following types of admission will be available to candidates for the MES program:

1. Regular: Requirements for this unconditional admission are:
2. a.A complete application package in GradCAS including official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation.
3. b.A baccalaureate degree from an institution in the United States with regional accreditation or a foreign institution with equivalent accreditation.
4. c.Satisfactory completion of course prerequisites for the MES program.
5. d.An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
6. e.GRE combined scores of 296
7. f.TOEFL or ITLES score for international students.