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An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
GRE combined scores of 284 (140 verbal, 140 quantitative, and 4 analytical writing)
TOEFL score for international students.
Provisional: If an applicant is unable to provide all the necessary documents before the application deadline prior to matriculation, but otherwise meets the admissions criteria, he/she may be granted provisional admission. Provisional admission may not be permitted for more than one semester and all credentials must be received before the end of the semester in which the students has registered. To move from provisional status to regular admission status, students must meet all regular admissions requirements.
Non-degree: A non-degree status is allowed for students that wish to take graduate courses but do not intend to seek the MES degree. The student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MES program is made up of 36 credits including thesis or capstone project work. It should be noted that the capstone project is typically less comprehensive than a traditional master's thesis, so students choosing this option are required to take two additional elective courses. Students interested in pursuing the master's degree full-time should plan to spend about two years in residence.

Thesis Option

The purpose of the thesis option is to demonstrate the student's ability to investigate a research topic and report the findings in proper scientific publication style. This enables the student to gain experience in a specific area of environmental studies and to report research results in a publishable document. Experience in literature review, experimental design, data collection, record-keeping, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation are obtained by students completing the thesis option. Students who intend to further their graduate education (e.g. obtain a doctoral degree) should choose this option, because doctoral programs often require students to have demonstrated their ability to successfully complete a master's thesis. Required courses and thesis topic must be approved by the student's committee.

Capstone Project Option

Graduate students enrolled in the non-thesis option are required to complete a capstone project as determined by their major professor and approved by their committee. Examples might include a literature review, a public service project, or Cooperative Extension work. A detailed proposal is submitted for approval to the student's committee before the project is conducted, and a final project report must be approved by the student's committee.

Time Limitation of Assistantships

Graduate students are expected to complete the requirements for the M.S. Degree within about 2 years. Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA's) are generally awarded yearly for a maximum period of 3 years. The master's degree program must be completed within six years of initial enrollment as a degree seeking graduate student. Please also see the University policy on this topic in the KSU Course Catalogue.