Master of Environmental Studies at Evergreen

EXPECT RESULTS

SEE IT ALL Evergreen is located in Olympia, Washington, between Seattle and Portland in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by mountains, the waters of Puget Sound, and rich urban and rural environmental challenges and opportunities, Evergreen is prime for pursuing an education in environmental studies.

INTERNSHIPS FOR TODAY Because of our location in Washington’s state capital, many internships are with state agencies. Students also work with federal and local governments, as well as NGOs. Here are just a few of the internships MES students have pursued:

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GIS & Wetlands Monitoring, Washington State DOT

Case Studies Research, Northwest EcoBuilding Guild

Climate Action Planning, City of Olympia

Agriculture Education, GRuB Garden-Raised Bounty

Conservation Biology, Sustainability in Prisons Project

Social Marketing, Puget Sound Partnership

CAREERS FOR TOMORROW MES graduates are employed in the public and nonprofit sectors throughout the country and abroad, including:

700

ACRES

“I pursued my master’s degree to develop my skills as an environmental professional. At Evergreen, I was able to intern at the WSDOT Environmental Services Division. Within a year’s time I went from being an intern to managing a team of interns. I am currently working for the WSDOH as an investigative field biologist for the Zoonotic Disease Program, a career that I am truly passionate about.” | Dave Kangiser MES graduate

is regularly named one of the “oddest mascots” in the nation.

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Many continue further study, earning a Ph.D. or an additional professional degree. Get to know some of our students and alumni in their own words at evergreen.edu/mes/blog.

That’s weird:

SPEEDY THE GEODUCK

from the

on

| Educate and outreach on environmental issues

MES programs have a 15:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY

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| Launch environmental businesses or consulting agencies

Kilowatt hours of green power

Law of the land: Campus is

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| Manage resources, research, and develop policies

Bright idea: Evergreen uses

5 ACRE ORGANIC FARM

MES alumni go on to many different environmental careers and studies. You can:

| Develop and run non-profit organizations

Good earth: Evergreen has a student-run

71.4 miles from Evergreen

mes@evergreen.edu • (360) 867-6225 The Evergreen State College has been accredited continuously by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since receiving initial accreditation in 1974. The Commission most recently reaffirmed Evergreen’s accreditation in 2014.

LEARN WITH US Evergreen has been a leader in environmental studies for more than 50 years. Our students and graduates are innovative thinkers who approach environmental challenges with eagerness and ambition. Because the best environmental solutions come from a variety of perspectives, we accept all majors. Our students, who come from across the U.S. and abroad, represent a wide range of ages, cultures, and expertise.

CHART YOUR COURSE START WITH CORE COURSES 32 CREDITS

QUALITIES OF A STRONG CANDIDATE

Core courses meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6 to 10 pm. Team-taught by faculty members with different expertise, core courses teach you to think about environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective and guide you toward thesis completion in your final year. You’ll attend sequentially with a cohort of 45 students and earn 8 credits for each core course:

| Excellent writing, communication, quantitative, and analytical skills

| Interest in interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges

| Educational background and/or work experience in environmental studies

| Coursework in both social and natural sciences (15 quarter-credits of each recommended)

CORE COURSE SEQUENCE

YEAR FALL

1

WINTER

| Conceptualizing Our | Ecological and Social Regional Environment (CORE) Sustainability (CORE)

SPRING | Research Design and Quantitative Methods (CORE)

| SUMMER BETWEEN YEAR ONE AND TWO IS A GREAT TIME TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP.

| Evening classes; work while earning your degree

2

| Case Studies & Thesis Design (CORE)

| Thesis Workshop

| Thesis Workshop

See more on planning your full- or part-time MES degree at evergreen.edu/MES/schedule.

| Independent study, summer electives, and internship options

ADD ELECTIVES

24 CREDITS

Elective courses meet Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 pm. An equivalent of six 4-credit MES electives is required.

Offered every quarter, they are primarily taught by Ph.D.-level professionals in the field. Possible areas of study/electives include:

| Climate justice

| Wildlife policy

| Aquatic ecology

| Tribal resource management

| Sustainable forestry

| Environmental education

| Geographic Information Systems

| Team-taught classes with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

| Affordable tuition; scholarships available

| Completion in two years (full-time) or three years (part-time)

| Restoration ecology

| Energy policy

You can also develop expertise through internships, independent study, electives from Evergreen’s Master of Public Administration program, and other accredited graduate-level courses. Check out evergreen.edu/catalog/grad.

DESIGN YOUR THESIS 16 CREDITS You don’t need to know your thesis topic when entering the program. You’ll have ample guidance and opportunities to develop your research question and methodology. Your research is supported by two required thesis workshops that meet several times over each quarter. Thesis ideas come from individual interests, internships, community needs, or faculty research.

Past topics include:

| The "Sustainable" Plastic Dilemma: | Climate Action Plans in Pacific Impacts & Perceptions of Bioplastics Northwest Cities

| Sustainability of Applied Aquaculture | Roosevelt Elk Habitat Assessment

| Feasibility Study for Providing PostCatastrophe Rural Health Services | Cascadia Earthquakes & Tsunamis in Aboriginal Oral Tradition

EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS | All undergraduate majors welcome

“My experience in the MES program was memorable far beyond the intellectual achievements it supported. The people in the program truly allowed for a positive experience. The faculty included many of the best instructors and most progressive thinkers I have encountered in my academic career.” | Natalie Sahli, MES graduate

APPLY TODAY

Internships often lead to thesis topics and future employment. You are encouraged to apply! Because of our location in Washington’s state capital, many internships are with state agencies, and a number are with federal and local government, as well as local, national, and international organizations or businesses. Program staff and faculty will help you find your perfect internship. Many internships are paid.

“I have worked with four MES interns on yearlong habitat connectivity projects, and I can honestly say that they have been among my favorite people to work with. All have been critical thinkers, conscientious about their work, and keenly interested in making a positive contribution to our environment.

I benefit from our conversations and the sense that we’re all still learning and having fun.” | Kelly McAllister Wildlife Biologist, Washington DOT Environmental Services Office

Visit evergreen.edu/mes/apply for admission requirements.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST The priority application deadline for each fall quarter is January 15. Submit the following to be considered for admission:

Online graduate admission application  + application fee (AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni may apply for free)

Official transcripts from every college  or university attended A typed statement of purpose,  500 to 1,000 words A typed analytical essay  Three letters of recommendation  Résumé  (See essay guidelines at evergreen.edu/mes/apply)

COSTS & FINANCIAL AID As a public institution, Evergreen is committed to making graduate education accessible to all students. Our program is one of the most affordable environmental master’s degrees in the country. Most students fund tuition with financial aid and full- or part-time work.

Fill out the FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov) as soon as possible after January 1 to qualify for need-based financial aid, which includes loans, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers.

Nearly 75% of MES students who apply for MES awards receive some kind of non-loan aid. The average award covers about 20-30% of tuition costs.

For current tuition rates and financial aid information, visit evergreen.edu/costs.

evergreen.edu/mes

LEARN WITH US Evergreen has been a leader in environmental studies for more than 50 years. Our students and graduates are innovative thinkers who approach environmental challenges with eagerness and ambition. Because the best environmental solutions come from a variety of perspectives, we accept all majors. Our students, who come from across the U.S. and abroad, represent a wide range of ages, cultures, and expertise.

CHART YOUR COURSE START WITH CORE COURSES 32 CREDITS

QUALITIES OF A STRONG CANDIDATE

Core courses meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6 to 10 pm. Team-taught by faculty members with different expertise, core courses teach you to think about environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective and guide you toward thesis completion in your final year. You’ll attend sequentially with a cohort of 45 students and earn 8 credits for each core course:

| Excellent writing, communication, quantitative, and analytical skills

| Interest in interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges

| Educational background and/or work experience in environmental studies

| Coursework in both social and natural sciences (15 quarter-credits of each recommended)

CORE COURSE SEQUENCE

YEAR FALL

1

WINTER

| Conceptualizing Our | Ecological and Social Regional Environment (CORE) Sustainability (CORE)

SPRING | Research Design and Quantitative Methods (CORE)

| SUMMER BETWEEN YEAR ONE AND TWO IS A GREAT TIME TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP.

| Evening classes; work while earning your degree

2

| Case Studies & Thesis Design (CORE)

| Thesis Workshop

| Thesis Workshop

See more on planning your full- or part-time MES degree at evergreen.edu/MES/schedule.

| Independent study, summer electives, and internship options

ADD ELECTIVES

24 CREDITS

Elective courses meet Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 pm. An equivalent of six 4-credit MES electives is required.

Offered every quarter, they are primarily taught by Ph.D.-level professionals in the field. Possible areas of study/electives include:

| Climate justice

| Wildlife policy

| Aquatic ecology

| Tribal resource management

| Sustainable forestry

| Environmental education

| Geographic Information Systems

| Team-taught classes with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

| Affordable tuition; scholarships available

| Completion in two years (full-time) or three years (part-time)

| Restoration ecology

| Energy policy

You can also develop expertise through internships, independent study, electives from Evergreen’s Master of Public Administration program, and other accredited graduate-level courses. Check out evergreen.edu/catalog/grad.

DESIGN YOUR THESIS 16 CREDITS You don’t need to know your thesis topic when entering the program. You’ll have ample guidance and opportunities to develop your research question and methodology. Your research is supported by two required thesis workshops that meet several times over each quarter. Thesis ideas come from individual interests, internships, community needs, or faculty research.

Past topics include:

| The "Sustainable" Plastic Dilemma: | Climate Action Plans in Pacific Impacts & Perceptions of Bioplastics Northwest Cities

| Sustainability of Applied Aquaculture | Roosevelt Elk Habitat Assessment

| Feasibility Study for Providing PostCatastrophe Rural Health Services | Cascadia Earthquakes & Tsunamis in Aboriginal Oral Tradition

EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS | All undergraduate majors welcome

“My experience in the MES program was memorable far beyond the intellectual achievements it supported. The people in the program truly allowed for a positive experience. The faculty included many of the best instructors and most progressive thinkers I have encountered in my academic career.” | Natalie Sahli, MES graduate

APPLY TODAY

Internships often lead to thesis topics and future employment. You are encouraged to apply! Because of our location in Washington’s state capital, many internships are with state agencies, and a number are with federal and local government, as well as local, national, and international organizations or businesses. Program staff and faculty will help you find your perfect internship. Many internships are paid.

“I have worked with four MES interns on yearlong habitat connectivity projects, and I can honestly say that they have been among my favorite people to work with. All have been critical thinkers, conscientious about their work, and keenly interested in making a positive contribution to our environment.

I benefit from our conversations and the sense that we’re all still learning and having fun.” | Kelly McAllister Wildlife Biologist, Washington DOT Environmental Services Office

Visit evergreen.edu/mes/apply for admission requirements.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST The priority application deadline for each fall quarter is January 15. Submit the following to be considered for admission:

Online graduate admission application  + application fee (AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni may apply for free)

Official transcripts from every college  or university attended A typed statement of purpose,  500 to 1,000 words A typed analytical essay  Three letters of recommendation  Résumé  (See essay guidelines at evergreen.edu/mes/apply)

COSTS & FINANCIAL AID As a public institution, Evergreen is committed to making graduate education accessible to all students. Our program is one of the most affordable environmental master’s degrees in the country. Most students fund tuition with financial aid and full- or part-time work.

Fill out the FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov) as soon as possible after January 1 to qualify for need-based financial aid, which includes loans, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers.

Nearly 75% of MES students who apply for MES awards receive some kind of non-loan aid. The average award covers about 20-30% of tuition costs.

For current tuition rates and financial aid information, visit evergreen.edu/costs.

evergreen.edu/mes

LEARN WITH US Evergreen has been a leader in environmental studies for more than 50 years. Our students and graduates are innovative thinkers who approach environmental challenges with eagerness and ambition. Because the best environmental solutions come from a variety of perspectives, we accept all majors. Our students, who come from across the U.S. and abroad, represent a wide range of ages, cultures, and expertise.

CHART YOUR COURSE START WITH CORE COURSES 32 CREDITS

QUALITIES OF A STRONG CANDIDATE

Core courses meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6 to 10 pm. Team-taught by faculty members with different expertise, core courses teach you to think about environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective and guide you toward thesis completion in your final year. You’ll attend sequentially with a cohort of 45 students and earn 8 credits for each core course:

| Excellent writing, communication, quantitative, and analytical skills

| Interest in interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges

| Educational background and/or work experience in environmental studies

| Coursework in both social and natural sciences (15 quarter-credits of each recommended)

CORE COURSE SEQUENCE

YEAR FALL

1

WINTER

| Conceptualizing Our | Ecological and Social Regional Environment (CORE) Sustainability (CORE)

SPRING | Research Design and Quantitative Methods (CORE)

| SUMMER BETWEEN YEAR ONE AND TWO IS A GREAT TIME TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP.

| Evening classes; work while earning your degree

2

| Case Studies & Thesis Design (CORE)

| Thesis Workshop

| Thesis Workshop

See more on planning your full- or part-time MES degree at evergreen.edu/MES/schedule.

| Independent study, summer electives, and internship options

ADD ELECTIVES

24 CREDITS

Elective courses meet Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 pm. An equivalent of six 4-credit MES electives is required.

Offered every quarter, they are primarily taught by Ph.D.-level professionals in the field. Possible areas of study/electives include:

| Climate justice

| Wildlife policy

| Aquatic ecology

| Tribal resource management

| Sustainable forestry

| Environmental education

| Geographic Information Systems

| Team-taught classes with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

| Affordable tuition; scholarships available

| Completion in two years (full-time) or three years (part-time)

| Restoration ecology

| Energy policy

You can also develop expertise through internships, independent study, electives from Evergreen’s Master of Public Administration program, and other accredited graduate-level courses. Check out evergreen.edu/catalog/grad.

DESIGN YOUR THESIS 16 CREDITS You don’t need to know your thesis topic when entering the program. You’ll have ample guidance and opportunities to develop your research question and methodology. Your research is supported by two required thesis workshops that meet several times over each quarter. Thesis ideas come from individual interests, internships, community needs, or faculty research.

Past topics include:

| The "Sustainable" Plastic Dilemma: | Climate Action Plans in Pacific Impacts & Perceptions of Bioplastics Northwest Cities

| Sustainability of Applied Aquaculture | Roosevelt Elk Habitat Assessment

| Feasibility Study for Providing PostCatastrophe Rural Health Services | Cascadia Earthquakes & Tsunamis in Aboriginal Oral Tradition

EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS | All undergraduate majors welcome

“My experience in the MES program was memorable far beyond the intellectual achievements it supported. The people in the program truly allowed for a positive experience. The faculty included many of the best instructors and most progressive thinkers I have encountered in my academic career.” | Natalie Sahli, MES graduate

APPLY TODAY

Internships often lead to thesis topics and future employment. You are encouraged to apply! Because of our location in Washington’s state capital, many internships are with state agencies, and a number are with federal and local government, as well as local, national, and international organizations or businesses. Program staff and faculty will help you find your perfect internship. Many internships are paid.

“I have worked with four MES interns on yearlong habitat connectivity projects, and I can honestly say that they have been among my favorite people to work with. All have been critical thinkers, conscientious about their work, and keenly interested in making a positive contribution to our environment.

I benefit from our conversations and the sense that we’re all still learning and having fun.” | Kelly McAllister Wildlife Biologist, Washington DOT Environmental Services Office

Visit evergreen.edu/mes/apply for admission requirements.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST The priority application deadline for each fall quarter is January 15. Submit the following to be considered for admission:

Online graduate admission application  + application fee (AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni may apply for free)

Official transcripts from every college  or university attended A typed statement of purpose,  500 to 1,000 words A typed analytical essay  Three letters of recommendation  Résumé  (See essay guidelines at evergreen.edu/mes/apply)

COSTS & FINANCIAL AID As a public institution, Evergreen is committed to making graduate education accessible to all students. Our program is one of the most affordable environmental master’s degrees in the country. Most students fund tuition with financial aid and full- or part-time work.

Fill out the FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov) as soon as possible after January 1 to qualify for need-based financial aid, which includes loans, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers.

Nearly 75% of MES students who apply for MES awards receive some kind of non-loan aid. The average award covers about 20-30% of tuition costs.

For current tuition rates and financial aid information, visit evergreen.edu/costs.

evergreen.edu/mes

EXPECT RESULTS

SEE IT ALL Evergreen is located in Olympia, Washington, between Seattle and Portland in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by mountains, the waters of Puget Sound, and rich urban and rural environmental challenges and opportunities, Evergreen is prime for pursuing an education in environmental studies.

INTERNSHIPS FOR TODAY Because of our location in Washington’s state capital, many internships are with state agencies. Students also work with federal and local governments, as well as NGOs. Here are just a few of the internships MES students have pursued:

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GIS & Wetlands Monitoring, Washington State DOT

Case Studies Research, Northwest EcoBuilding Guild

Climate Action Planning, City of Olympia

Agriculture Education, GRuB Garden-Raised Bounty

Conservation Biology, Sustainability in Prisons Project

Social Marketing, Puget Sound Partnership

CAREERS FOR TOMORROW MES graduates are employed in the public and nonprofit sectors throughout the country and abroad, including:

700

ACRES

“I pursued my master’s degree to develop my skills as an environmental professional. At Evergreen, I was able to intern at the WSDOT Environmental Services Division. Within a year’s time I went from being an intern to managing a team of interns. I am currently working for the WSDOH as an investigative field biologist for the Zoonotic Disease Program, a career that I am truly passionate about.” | Dave Kangiser MES graduate

is regularly named one of the “oddest mascots” in the nation.

STATE CAPITOL

RATIO

MT. RAINIER is

’ 11 4,4 :1

Many continue further study, earning a Ph.D. or an additional professional degree. Get to know some of our students and alumni in their own words at evergreen.edu/mes/blog.

That’s weird:

SPEEDY THE GEODUCK

from the

on

| Educate and outreach on environmental issues

MES programs have a 15:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY

5 MILES

ati

| Launch environmental businesses or consulting agencies

Kilowatt hours of green power

Law of the land: Campus is

v ele

| Manage resources, research, and develop policies

Bright idea: Evergreen uses

5 ACRE ORGANIC FARM

MES alumni go on to many different environmental careers and studies. You can:

| Develop and run non-profit organizations

Good earth: Evergreen has a student-run

71.4 miles from Evergreen

mes@evergreen.edu • (360) 867-6225 The Evergreen State College has been accredited continuously by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since receiving initial accreditation in 1974. The Commission most recently reaffirmed Evergreen’s accreditation in 2014.

EXPECT RESULTS

SEE IT ALL Evergreen is located in Olympia, Washington, between Seattle and Portland in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by mountains, the waters of Puget Sound, and rich urban and rural environmental challenges and opportunities, Evergreen is prime for pursuing an education in environmental studies.

INTERNSHIPS FOR TODAY Because of our location in Washington’s state capital, many internships are with state agencies. Students also work with federal and local governments, as well as NGOs. Here are just a few of the internships MES students have pursued:

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GIS & Wetlands Monitoring, Washington State DOT

Case Studies Research, Northwest EcoBuilding Guild

Climate Action Planning, City of Olympia

Agriculture Education, GRuB Garden-Raised Bounty

Conservation Biology, Sustainability in Prisons Project

Social Marketing, Puget Sound Partnership

CAREERS FOR TOMORROW MES graduates are employed in the public and nonprofit sectors throughout the country and abroad, including:

700

ACRES

“I pursued my master’s degree to develop my skills as an environmental professional. At Evergreen, I was able to intern at the WSDOT Environmental Services Division. Within a year’s time I went from being an intern to managing a team of interns. I am currently working for the WSDOH as an investigative field biologist for the Zoonotic Disease Program, a career that I am truly passionate about.” | Dave Kangiser MES graduate

is regularly named one of the “oddest mascots” in the nation.

STATE CAPITOL

RATIO

MT. RAINIER is

’ 11 4,4 :1

Many continue further study, earning a Ph.D. or an additional professional degree. Get to know some of our students and alumni in their own words at evergreen.edu/mes/blog.

That’s weird:

SPEEDY THE GEODUCK

from the

on

| Educate and outreach on environmental issues

MES programs have a 15:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY

5 MILES

ati

| Launch environmental businesses or consulting agencies

Kilowatt hours of green power

Law of the land: Campus is

v ele

| Manage resources, research, and develop policies

Bright idea: Evergreen uses

5 ACRE ORGANIC FARM

MES alumni go on to many different environmental careers and studies. You can:

| Develop and run non-profit organizations

Good earth: Evergreen has a student-run

71.4 miles from Evergreen

mes@evergreen.edu • (360) 867-6225 The Evergreen State College has been accredited continuously by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since receiving initial accreditation in 1974. The Commission most recently reaffirmed Evergreen’s accreditation in 2014.