Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 60.22
Liaison Derek Martin
Submission Date Feb. 10, 2022

STARS v2.2

California State University, Monterey Bay
AC-4: Graduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Doug Smith
Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Studies and Research
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Majors and degree programs 

Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
Environmental Science, M.S.

A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The Environmental Science Master of Science Program is an innovative interdisciplinary program within the Department of Applied Environmental Science offering training in science and technology in the context of environmental policy.

Located at the nexus of world class research institutes, state and regional preserves, the Fort Ord National Monument, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, CSU Monterey Bay is a prime location for studying the interconnection between watershed, terrestrial and marine environments. Offering two tracks, a professional internship or thesis, students have the flexibility to structure their graduate experience around their professional interests. Following completion of the program, students are equipped to pursue careers in applied scientific research, environmental resource management, environmental consulting, industry, government and non-profit organizations, environmental education, and further education in doctoral programs.

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Additional degree programs (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
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Minors, concentrations and certificates 

Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
No

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
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Additional minors, concentrations and certificate programs (optional) 

Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
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Optional Fields 

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