ESGP Handbook and Degree Requirements
The current ESGP degree requirements listed here are in addition to those of The Graduate School Please see The Graduate School Handbook on The Graduate School website for the OSU degree requirements.
Please refer to the complete 2022-2023 ESGP Handbook for more details:
The Master of Science Degree in ESGP
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in the ESGP is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the various fields of environmental science and opportunities to learn how to design and carry out research or other scholarly activities. Students may follow either of two programs, thesis (Plan A) or non-thesis (Plan B), and are guided by their advisors and committees. Please refer to the ESGP Handbook and Graduate School Handbook for specific details.
Major components of the M.S. program include:
- Master's Committee
- Course work and ESGP Seminar
- Plan of Study
- Thesis writing
- Thesis Defense (oral examination)
- Thesis Submission
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in ESGP
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research degree that provides students with opportunities to achieve a high level of scholarly competence and to develop the ability to contribute to the knowledge and theory base in the field of environmental science. Please refer to the ESGP Handbook and Graduate School Handbook for specific details.
Major components of the Ph.D. program include:
- Candidacy and Dissertation Committees
- Course work and ESGP Seminar
- Plan of Study
- Candidacy Examination and defense
- Dissertation writing
- Dissertation Defense (oral examination)
- Dissertation Submission
M.S. and Ph.D. Degree Timelines
The stand alone M.S. can typically be completed in 2 years. For those completing the MS and Ph.D. they can both typically be completed in 5 years.
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