LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2024-2025 CATALOG

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Environmental Science and Sustainability (MS)

The SES Master of Science in Environmental Science & Sustainability takes a whole-systems, interdisciplinary approach to global environmental and sustainability challenges.  The program offers a choice of two tracks, Research and Professional, and can be pursued by students of any academic background.

Students in both tracks will complete 30 credit hours of instruction, including 6 credit hours in two core courses.  Research Track students will pursue an original, in-depth research project, culminating in the writing and defending of a thesis.  Professional Track students will complete coursework in one of four professional concentration areas, Environmental Law & Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Assessment & Planning and Sustainable Business.

The SES Master of Science in Environmental Science & Sustainability takes a whole-systems, interdisciplinary approach to global environmental and sustainability challenges.  The program offers a choice of two tracks, Research and Professional, and can be pursued by students of any academic background.

Students in both tracks will complete 30 credit hours of instruction, including 6 credit hours in two core courses.  Research Track students will pursue an original, in-depth research project, culminating in the writing and defending of a thesis.  Professional Track students will complete coursework in one of four professional concentration areas, Environmental Law & Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Assessment & Planning and Sustainable Business.

The SES Master of Science in Environmental Science & Sustainability takes a whole-systems, interdisciplinary approach to global environmental and sustainability challenges.  The program offers a choice of two tracks, Research and Professional, and can be pursued by students of any academic background.

Students in both tracks will complete 30 credit hours of instruction, including 6 credit hours in two core courses.  Research Track students will pursue an original, in-depth research project, culminating in the writing and defending of a thesis.  Professional Track students will complete coursework in one of four professional concentration areas, Environmental Law & Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Assessment & Planning and Sustainable Business.