Master's Degree Options Related to the Recent Oil Spill

Good afternoon guys and gals. I was having a recent discussion with a buddy of mine about this recent incident in the Gulf of Mexico and we started trying to figure out which graduate programs (online) would fit. I know this a very general question since it has many different agles but so far here is my short list of the types:

1. Environmental Science
2. Homeland Security (Emergency Preparedness)
3. Climate Change (while not a current issue it may become one depending on how bad the spill ends up being).

So far this is what we came up with and I was looking for programs (preferably online, RA) that fit these criteria. For the record yes I'm considering this because simply as another option since I haven't made up my mind yet. Now I know about Penn State's degrees which I've been leaning toward for some time but there must be others out there. This looks like a phenomenal program but it isn't offered via DL (http://climatechange.umaine.edu/ )
NJIT has a program here---> http://adultlearner.njit.edu/locations/offcampus/dep.php as well but I'm not sure how recognized they are.

I'm just simply exploring again plus I feel like every time I reconsider my options I create another thread that someone looking for similar information might benefit from. As always thanks...

 

I'll keep adding to this thread as I find more options just like I do with my other threads. I found this interesting Grad Cert through Stevens Institute of Technology Atmospheric and Environmental Science and Engineering | Courses | Stevens WebCampus

I have no idea what their reputation is but it looks very interesting.

Also just because I've been looking at these here are Penn State's HLS degree options---> http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/MasterHomelandSecurity_Program_Options.shtml

 

In my experience people with environmental type degrees work for PR, government, or the media.

I suspect that the key contributors to solving this oil leak, and similar problems, will be people with degrees in engineering (multiple fields), chemistry, and geology.

UND offers several engineering degrees via DL
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I believe degrees in Civil and Chemical Engineering will be very much valued in the next several decades. Although the current political/media thrust right now revolve around energy Independence, the bigger looming problem is fresh water shortages (world wide) but not many people are aware of the issue yet.

 

Excellent - in my opinion on a par with Cal Tech and MIT

 

Thanks Ian, I knew what I was asking was a very general question and Engineering is arguably the most important piece of the puzzle as it applies to cutting off the oil spewing from the leaks. Thanks for the links!

I was also looking at the environmental side of the multiheaded coin for the after effect of the spill. You're right as most of the Environmental Science degrees I'm seeing look more like management degrees. Some of the climate degrees I've seen might be a better fit as well as some of the specific HLS degrees like the ones Penn State offers. I found a few more I'll be posting in a few minutes.

 

APUS offers a "Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management" (also the same with capstone).

If a nationally accredited masters would be applicable, Columbia Southern offers a "MS in Occupational Safety and Health Concentration in Environmental Management"

 

Found this one today while searching....although it's more policy/management oriented it still falls in line with the current situation in the GoM. It requires 5 face to face visits but I can't find anywhere that lists for how long and what exactly that entails.

The Duke Environmental Leadership (DEL) Program — Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University

 

there are a few out there... I found one at East Carolina University it is an M.S. in Environmental Health Science which is perfect for this situation in the gulf. I personally am trying to find an online PhD in an environmental related study area but I am having a very very hard time finding one that is here in the United States.... I have searched the internet for about 12 hours total now trying to find one... all I know is that I am very glad I found this forum this is a great forum! But check out ECU's M.S. in environmental science here:

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