Target Degree Timeline

Semester

Courses

Notes

Year 1

Fall Semester

• ENVS 6002 Research Topics in Environmental Science
• Core and elective courses

• Establish area of interest.
• Identify graduate advisor
• Select and complete degree plan (e.g., thesis/non-thesis)

Year 1

Spring Semester

•  ENVS 6004 Research Design (for thesis students)
• Core and elective courses

• File faculty advisor form at beginning of semester
• Identify thesis committee members (if applicable)
• File thesis committee form (if applicable) by end of semester

Year 2

Fall Semester

• Core and elective courses
• Thesis research (if applicable)

• Thesis proposal approved by committee (if applicable)
• Download Graduate School deadlines from Graduate School website

Year 2

Spring Semester

• ENVS 6800 Community-Based Research Practicum
• Elective Courses
• Thesis preparation and writing (if applicable)

• Apply for admission to candidacy
• Apply for graduation
• Request for examination
• Take comprehensive examination (written comprehensive examination or oral thesis defense)