Graduate (or second BS) Environmental Programs

Hello, all. I have been reading this forum for about a week and have been very impressed with the breadth and depth of knowledge that you people have in regards to DL. I have already gotten a lot of information in regards to potential "next steps" for my education just from what I've read, but I thought I would post a specific question.

When I search on the "Find A School" database, I pull up zero programs.

I just finished a DL degree through TESC (BS in Nuclear Engineering Technologies), which is virtually useless in Colorado due to the lack of anything nuclear in the state. But, I have fallen in love with environmental work, which I currently do as a technician.

I would like to move into the professional environmental ranks, which often requires a degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science/Environmental Health.

I would like to find such a program, completely DL and RA, that focuses more on the science/engineering side of things, rather than the management side.

Cost is an extremely important factor for me, as I have just enough GI Bill benefits remaining to finish an MS *or* second BS *and* also finish flight school. Therefore, my cap for the entire degree program is under $10,000 (which I've discovered rules out the vast majority of common engineering/science schools, including Colorado State Univ, which is 5 miles from my house).

So far, the best "deals" I've found are a second BS at TESC in Environmental Science and the Earth Sciences program at Emporia State in Kansas.

Any other leads would be extremely appreciated.

Thank you!
-Jassen

 

There are many programs in the "Environmental" area that you might choose. Some are not from US universities. Is that OK? I have a personal bias and that is to "move forward." By this I mean, earn a grad degree if at all possible, rather than earn a second BA. I think you'll find (especially on the Masters level) that grad degree programs are very welcoming of applicants from outside their immediate field. Here's the list I've got:
Central Queensland U
Charles Sturt U
Colorado State U
DeMontfort U
Deakin U
Georgia Inst. of Tech.
Howard U
Lehigh U
Monash U
Old Dominion U
U of Denver
U of London
U of Luton
U of Maryland (probably the University Campus)
UNISA
U of Southern Queensland
Worcester Polytech Inst
College of West Virginia
Macquarie U
U of Melbourne
U of Tasmania
U of Waterloo
I've listed only those described in BG14 as being non-residential degrees. There may be some close to your home that I've not listed. Good luck,
Jack

 

Here are two programs which study the environment:

Mississippi State's MS Geoscience Program:

http://www.msstate.edu/dept/geosciences/CT/TIG/Site.htm

Emporia State offers an online MS in Earth Science

http://www.emporia.edu/grad/deg.htm

I hope this helps.

 

In the US look at:

Arizona State University
Duke University (Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences)
Duquesne University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Oklahoma State University
Royal Roads University
Southern Methodist University
The University of Findlay
University of Denver
University of Maryland University College
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

 

Environmental programs

Thanks, everybody...I appreciate the information.

I have gone through all the North American schools listed, and with the exception of Emporia, I have almost choked at the cost of their graduate programs, but I guess that's to be expected.

After diving through the various Australian universities, I have become frustrated with trying to even *find* the information relating to costs, let alone costs for Dl international students, as it seems as though their HECS fees don't apply to international students.

Money being the huge factor it is for me, maybe I'm just better off getting the MBA first.

Thanks for the help, ya'll!

-Jassen

 

Most DL programs charge the same rate for in-state and out-of-state students. An on-campus program will generally be lower cost. Have you checked the various Colorado colleges and universities? I know Colorado State has a DL program (masters) in Rangeland Ecology. Severasl of them have on-campus programs in environmental studies.

Also check WICHE about exchange programs where you can get in-state tuition.

 

I just checked here, and ended up at Northern Arizona University, which only charges students 1.5x the in--state rate for students taking web-only courses, and they even have a Master of Engineering program.

Thanks for the link!
-Jassen

 

If the NAU program is of interest there is also the Texas TEch Master of Science in Systems and Engineering Management ehihch has one of the lowest rates going.

 

Hello the Jassen!

It seems cost is the fundamental obstacle you face. How about (I know this elusive) grants? How about the Colorado School of Mines?

(I've recently had correspondence with a woman PhD holder in environmental engineering from Mines'.)

My list went University of London, Hopkins (only requires one semester on campus), Arizona State University, Duquesne U, and University of Denver. But my interest was more the policy than engineering side.

Now, the ASU is perhaps the most technical and engineering oriented of them all. http://www.east.asu.edu/ctas/imt/etm/
Theirs is a Master in Technology with environmental technology management emphasis, but is DL.
However, the out-of-state tuition is fierce.

The second most technical, which didn't make my list, is UMUC. Again, very expensive.

So - the bad news? I have no sulutions. the good? I have more options....

-Orson