Ecosystem Science and Conservation
College or University: Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
Type of degree: Professional Master's Degree
Brief overview of program: The Ecosystem Science and Management Program emphasizes an integrated, systems-level perspective on natural resource management. Within the Ecosystems Program, a Concentration Area typically is identified as a particular ecosystem (e.g., forests, wetlands) although for some specializations the focus is on the unit of analysis (watersheds or landscapes). The Nicholas School has particular expertise in forests, wetlands, coastal and marine systems, and the neotropics. Examples of approaches include field-based approaches with an emphasis on natural history, geospatial analysis (emphasizing geographic information systems and remote sensing), community-based methods involving stakeholder participation, and modeling (statistical and simulation). Not all possible combinations are feasible, either because they are not viable career tracks or because the supportive expertise is not available in the Nicholas School. Available areas of concentration and approaches are detailed for this program separately on the next pages.
Students interested in forest ecosystems in particular have a choice of (a) a forest concentration under Ecosystem Science and Management leading to the MEM degree; (b) the Forest Resource Management program leading to the MF degree; or (c) a combination of the two, leading to both degrees in five semesters. To decide among these options, review the required curriculum for each option in light of your interests and your career goals. The MF degree is well established and recognized within forest industry and forest conservation organizations. Some jobs, particularly those with forestry companies and with international forest organizations, might require the MF degree
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Tuition (2007):In State: $ 26,000, Out of State: $ 26,000
Number of students enrolled in 2007: 227 Where do most of the students go upon graduating or leaving the program?
Continue Education: 7% | Enter Workforce: 93% | Do not know: 0%
For the students that enter the workforce, what are the most common occupations that they pursue with this degree or certificate? Annual employment information and salary statistics can be found at:
http://www.env.duke.edu/career/employmentprofile.pdf
Program of Study:
Description of Facilities: The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences is headquartered in the Levine Science Research Center (LSRC), an interdisciplinary research facility situated on Science Drive on Duke University's West Campus in Durham, N.C. The building includes state-of-the-art classrooms, student computer clusters, an advanced computing laboratory specializing in the analysis of geospatial data, and research laboratories and instrumentation supporting both teaching and research for the programs offered by the school. This building also is the home of the School's Division of Environmental Sciences and Policy.
http://www.env.duke.edu/facilities/
Program Faculty: The Nicholas School is known for the quality of its faculty as measured by their scholarly achievement, commitment to quality education and impacts on our most important environmental and natural resources challenges. As of the 2006/2007 academic year, the Nicholas School includes a total of 79 core faculty and 58 affiliated faculty.
http://fds.duke.edu/db/Nicholas/faculty
Student Support: A professional graduate education is a major investment. However, the return on your investment of time, dedication and money will seem small when you calculate the opportunities your Nicholas degree will make possible. If you are a Master of Environmental Management or Master of Forestry student/candidate, the Nicholas School is committed to helping you determine the best way cover the cost of your professional education. We want you to be a knowledgeable consumer so the information provided here and on the links to the right of this screen will give you a lot of the information you need to explore financial aid options.
http://www.env.duke.edu/programs/professional/finances.html
Program Point of Contact: Cynthia Peters
Email: petersca@duke.edu Department: Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences Institution address: Box 90330 Duke University
Durham,NC 27708 Phone: (919) 613-8070
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