Location:

Potsdam, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Environmental Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

The environment is composed of complex, interacting, biological, chemical, and physical systems. Thus, to adequate understand the functioning of such systems, it is essential that their study be approached in an interdisciplinary framework. Thus, This degree program spans both science and engineering disciplines and provides a flexible framework for development of education programs of courses and research that will fit each individual student's interests and needs.

Format:

Hybrid

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Clarkson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680, 215-662-5606.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

No minimum grade point average is required for admission, however in general a GPA > 3.25 is expected in combination with a superior record of academic achievement. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of ALL applicants (subject test not required). This test with the academic record and professional recommendations form the basis for admission decisions and the awarding of financial assistance. Applicants for the ESE degrees are expected to have completed at least one year of calculus, physics, and chemistry, have some background in Fluid Mechanics, and have obtained a B.S., B.E. or equivalent degree from an engineering or science program. Course deficiencies should normally be removed before the first semester but must be removed before the start of the second semester. This course work may comprise an additional semester of study for which graduate credit cannot be granted.

International Requirements:

TOEFL is required along with the GREs