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Evolution, Ecology and Behavior MS


Evolution, ecology and behavior encompass those aspects of the life and environmental sciences that characterize how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and how those interactions change over time. The graduate program in evolution, ecology and behavior is an interdisciplinary program that brings faculty and students with research and teaching interests in these fields, into a single graduate program creating a coordinated and focused approach to graduate education. The program is designed to train researchers, educators, managers and regulators in the study of evolution, ecology, and behavior.

Ecology Track


Ecology Electives (16-19 credits)


Sustainability Track


Ecology Dimentions (choose 1, with option to substitute with prior approval)


Social Dimensions (choose 2, with option to substitute with prior approval)


Sustainability Electives (15 credits)


Culminating Experience (6 credits maximum)


Ecology Track


Students in the Ecology Track may take any of the following to complete thier culminating experience requirement.

Sustainability Track


Total Credit Hours: 36


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Instruction Method


1) Student can identify assumptions, hypotheses, and arguments in a wide variety of EEB publications. 

2) Students can apply rigorous statistical/analytical methods that typify their area of study, including software training (e.g. Excel, GIS, Matlab, Python, R). 

3) Student demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills that are typical for the field. Evidence for these can be; In-class presentations, Term papers, Class assignments and reports.

4) Student is developing professional skills typical for academic researchers. Examples include: Data management, Citation management, Ethical conduct of research and Networking 

5) Student can design and implement independent research which integrates and applies core knowledge related to their specific field. 

 

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 30 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 2 Years

Application Fee


  • $75

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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