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Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
Olympia, WA 98505-0001
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The Evergreen State College Master of Environmental Studies (MES)

MES integrates the study of the biological, physical and social sciences with public policy.

  • Its core curriculum explores the interactions among environmental problems, policy responses and environmental science
  • Electives and a thesis project allow students to develop specialized skills and knowledge in areas of their choice
  • Faculty members come from biological, physical, social science, providing a full understanding of environmental issues
  • The program is centered on highly participatory evening classes that accommodate full- or part-time students
  • MES alumni combine an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental sciences with the skills and wisdom to intelligently address environmental problems
  • Many alumni are employed in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, while others continue their graduate study in related Ph. D. programs.