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The Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy program emphasizes a broadly interdisciplinary and synthetic approach that integrates knowledge in the environmental sciences with the social sciences.

Potential career paths:

  • Climate Adaptation Fellow
  • Executive Director
  • Program and Policy Associate
  • Policy Advisor for Carbon Management
  • Remedial Project Manager

If you want to earn your master’s in Environmental Science and Policy at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 85 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 55 / Duolingo 115

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 75/ IELTS 6.0/ PTE 50 / Duolingo 105

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Global Pathways Tuition

One Semester:
$16,609 USD

Two Semesters:
$28,490 USD*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

 

One Semester Program

 

Adv. TOEFL Test-Taking
Critical Writing
Professional Speaking
Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

 

Two Semester Program

First Semester
Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Second Semester
 Adv. TOEFL Test-Taking
Critical Writing
Professional Speaking
Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

DEGREE PROGRESSION TO MS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL iBT 90 / IELTS 6.5-7.0 (minimum of 6.5 in each band) / PTE 60 / Duolingo 125

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Degree Progression

GRE (Q: 164)

Degree Program Details

Degree Progression Start Date

September January

Degree Progression Program Tuition

$63,400 USD

Total Degree Progression Credits

36

Degree Progression Program Lengths

21 Months

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