Masters Environmental Studies?

Graduate School
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<p>I was accepted into a Masters of Environmental Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Great school with great name, but I am wondering if the program would be worth the time and money. I was thinking about concentrating in Environmental Policy and Planning. </p>

<p>Courses: </p>

<p>Modeling Geographic Objects - GIS Spatial Analysis</p>

<p>Environmental Law</p>

<p>Physical Geology for Environmental Professionals</p>

<p>Introduction to Hydrology</p>

<p>Aqueous Geochemistry</p>

<p>How to Quantify Sustainable Practices in Business and Manufacturing</p>

<p>Current EPA Regulatory Practices and Future Directions</p>

<p>Sustainable Design</p>

<p>So you have science, law and policy all wrapped into one interdisciplinary program. </p>

<p>Is it marketable? I was thinking about adding a GIS Specialization certificate too. </p>

<p>The program is going to cost an arm and leg so I was wondering if it's worth the investment. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Anyone? C’mon guys!</p>

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<p>Here is a helpful thread - <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/science-majors/942610-environmental-science-major-questions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/science-majors/942610-environmental-science-major-questions.html&lt;/a&gt; - that I posted in which may give more insight.</p>

<p>What was your undergrad major? And how much does the program really cost? What are program graduates doing now?</p>

<p>GIS is definitely a helpful skill, as is the ability to write technical reports.</p>

<p>You are welcome to post more questions, and I will try to answer as time permits.</p>

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<p>LAGator, I sent you a private message. Please Check. </p>

<p>Anyone else, feel free to chime in.</p>