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 Semester 
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 Courses 
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 Notes 
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 Year 1 
Fall Semester 
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- ENVS 6002 Research Topics in Environmental Science
 
- Core and elective courses
 
 
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- Establish area of interest.
 
- Identify graduate advisor
 
- Select and complete degree plan (e.g., thesis/non-thesis)
 
 
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 Year 1 
Spring Semester 
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-  ENVS 6004 Research Design (for thesis students)
 
- Core and elective courses
 
 
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- File faculty advisor form at beginning of semester
 
- Identify thesis committee members (if applicable)
 
- File thesis committee form (if applicable) by end of semester
 
 
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 Year 2 
Fall Semester 
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- Core and elective courses
 
- Thesis research (if applicable)
 
 
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- Thesis proposal approved by committee (if applicable)
 
- Download Graduate School deadlines from Graduate School website
 
 
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 Year 2 
Spring Semester 
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- ENVS 6800 Community-Based Research Practicum
 
- Elective Courses
 
- Thesis preparation and writing (if applicable)
 
 
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- Apply for admission to candidacy
 
- Apply for graduation
 
- Request for examination
 
- Take comprehensive examination (written comprehensive examination or oral thesis defense)
 
 
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