MS Environmental Science and Policy PlusOne 

The MS in Environmental Science and Policy program provides interdisciplinary training and environmental problem-solving expertise to the next generation of environmental professionals. 

Students enrolled in the PlusOne program can accelerate their education by applying graduate-level coursework toward both their undergraduate and master’s degrees—earning both degrees in less time. 

How to Apply MS Program Information

Eligibility

To apply to the MS Environmental Science and Policy PlusOne program, students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at Northeastern University. 

Students who are pursuing one of the following undergraduate degrees with minimum cumulative 3.000 GPA

  • All Marine and Environmental Sciences majors 
  • All College of Social Sciences and Humanities majors 

Any financial aid a student may have received from the university while an undergraduate will not continue once the student obtains graduate status.  

PlusOne students are not eligible for the Double Husky Scholarship. 

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Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 16 semester hours (SH) is required to complete a master’s degree. Check the course catalog for course descriptions. 

Courses to complete as an undergraduate student

  • One to three courses from PPUA 5000-7999
  • One to three courses from ENVR 5000-7999

Courses to complete as a graduate student

  • ESP Seminar course(s) that were not previously taken 
    • PPUA 6101 Environmental Science and Policy Seminar 1 (4SH)  
    • ENVR 6102 Environmental Science and Policy Seminar 2 (4 SH)  
  • One 4-credit College of Science skills course 
  • One 4-credit College of Social Science and Humanities skills course 
  • One to three 4-credit elective courses from COS or CSSH-approved electives lists 

Program Contacts

  • Damon Hall, PhD

    Associate Professor and Interim Program Director 

    For questions related to graduate course offerings, program content, post-grad career opportunities and overall program requirements.

  • Undergraduate Advising

    For support with academic questions, students should reach out to their undergraduate academic advisor. 

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    Find application requirements and information on how to apply today. 

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