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FAQ
Q. What is the D.Env. degree?
A. D.Env. stands for "Doctor of Environmental
Sciences and Engineering;" a professional degree.
Q. Do I
qualify? What are the basic requirements for admission?
A. The first requirement is a Master's degree. Other requirements are: one year
each of introductory biology (with laboratory), general chemistry (with
laboratory, including analytical methods), calculus, introductory physics
(with laboratory); one course each of elementary
statistics, organic chemistry (no laboratory required)
Q. What
are the GRE requirements?
A. We only require scores from the general GRE. No subject test is necessary.
Q. What
part does research play in the program?
A. Research is central to the Program. Students begin their research with a
one-year "Problems Course," the focus of the final year on campus.
Problems courses are conducted in close collaboration with an ESE faculty
member, on a topic developed by the faculty, and culminate in a written
report and/or a peer reviewed publication. Then, during their internship
period, students conduct research leading to a doctoral dissertation on a
topic of their choosing, while also meeting the needs of their host
institution.
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Q. What
is the internship, and how does it lead to a dissertation?
A. After completing the coursework and advancing to candidacy, students
locate a professional position with a host institution, where their
dissertation research is part of their professional duties. Typical host
institutions are government agencies, the national laboratories, non-profits
or private firms. A suitable host institution will have major environmental
responsibilities and an orientation toward addressing basic problems of
environmental science and policy. Students continue to work closely with the
Program faculty, through their doctoral committee to ensure their
dissertation meets high academic standards; and also work closely with their
host institution to select and develop a topic that solves an important
problem of interest to the institution.
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for more information on Internship.
Q. What
are the job prospects for graduates?
A. Excellent. ESE interns and graduates hold prominent positions in both the
government and private sectors. In recent years the great majority of our
second year students have received multiple offers for internship positions.
Q. How
long does it take to graduate?
A. The on-campus part of the program usually takes two years. The internship
and writing of the dissertation can take anywhere from 18 to 36 months.
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