Earth Systems and Environmental Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.)
Degree Requirements
For the Master's degree in ESEE, a student must complete the 30-credit course program described below.
| 4 required courses covering core topics (including 1 Non-STEM) |
12 |
| 2 distribution courses (6 credits) |
6 |
| 3 courses in a specific area of concentration |
9 |
| ENGR I9900: Final project, a research project with a faculty member. (3 credits) |
3 |
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The PSM Degree in ESEE requires minimum 30 credits, including
| 4 required courses covering core topics (including 1 Non-STEM) |
12 |
| 1 distribution course and (3 credit) Internship |
6 |
| 3 courses in a specific area of concentration |
9 |
| Final project: Internship with an employer in industry, government, or non-profit organization (3 credits). |
3 |
Students will be required to take four core courses for a total of 12 credits:
| EE G6904 | Adv Stat & Non Linr An | 3 |
| ENGR G6601 | Environmental Modeling for Earth Systems Sciences and Engineering | 3 |
| SUS 7200C | Sustainable Aquatic, Terrestrial and Atmospheric Systems | 3 |
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| EAS B4800 | Sustainability of Terrestrial, Aquatic and Atmospheric Systems | 4 |
And One approved Non-STEM course from the list:
Areas of Concentration
In the second semester of the program, students will begin taking a series of three courses in their specific area of concentration, for a total of 9 credits. At least two of these courses must be an engineering course. Enrollment in these specialized courses will be dependent on specific course offerings based on availability. Appropriate course sequences will be selected in conjunction with the program advisor.
For students with an interest in Water Resource Engineering Management, the following list of courses is recommended:
CE G7100, CE G8100, CHEM A1100: These courses are also distribution courses described in the next section
For students with an interest in Climate and Remote Sensing, the following list of courses is recommended:
EE G6800, EE G6903, EAS B8800: These courses are also distribution courses described in the next section.
For students with an interest in Geoinformatics and GIS, the following list of courses is recommended:
CE G0800/1, CSc 16730, EAS B4400: These courses are also distribution courses described in the next section.
For students with an interest in Energy and Environment, the following list of courses is recommended:
| SUS 7300A | Low-Energy Buildings | 3 |
| SUS 7900B | Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems | 3 |
| SUS 7600B | Design of Mechanical Systems for Sustainable Buildings | 3 |
| ME G2300 | Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| SUS 7200B | Energy Systems Engineering for Global Sustainability | 3 |
SUS 7600B, ME G3300: These courses are also distribution courses described in the next section
Distribution Courses
Distribution courses are designed to provide students with introductory knowledge of concentration areas other than their chosen one. Students must take distribution courses (marked with D*) from areas outside of their chosen concentration. At least one of these courses must be an engineering course. Student can take
ENGR G6610: Independent Study and/or Engr I9500: Professional Seminar and Special Topics in Earth Systems & Environmental Engineering for Distribution courses
Additional Requirements
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All courses are to be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor and are subject to the approval of the Program’s Graduate Studies Committee. Any course substitution must be approved by the faculty advisor.
- Students must take at least 6 courses (equivalent to 18 credits) with engineering designator: Engr; EE; CE; ME or ChE.
- MS students are not allowed to take courses which are cross-listed with the undergraduate courses, if the student took corresponding course as an undergraduate student.
- A maximum of six credits in other departments or divisions of the College, units of CUNY or external universities may be transferred toward the M.S. degree in ESEE unless waived by the program director.
Advisement
For general academic advisement for all program options:
Professor Naresh Devineni
ST-416; 212-650-5325.
Student Pathways
Full-time students in the ESEE master’s program will typically earn their degrees in 2-3 academic semesters. Full-time students following the PSM ESEE curriculum will typically earn their degrees in 2 academic semesters (1 year) and one summer. For those who prefer to earn their degree part-time, a part-time pathway requiring 4 academic semesters and one summer is available.