Natural Science

For the MSC, MMA, MST and MS- Natural Science Master Degrees

Plan B (non-thesis)

• 30 Credit Hours of coursework is required. This includes 24 credit hours in required coursework that includes mathematical content courses, mathematical history, pedagogy and assessment; earth science, life science, physical science, depending on the program. 6 credit hours of additional coursework that can include a research class and an elective.
• The MSC is a 3-year program, for the required coursework, in the summers only on UW’s main campus.
• The MMA is a 2-year program with classes offered virtually in the fall and spring and in-person on the main campus in the summer, for the required courses.
• The MST and the MS- Natural Science Master Degrees are Main campus degrees.
• A Plan A (thesis) may be completed with an extra year of research.

For the NED Master Degree - 2nd year.

Plan B (non-thesis)

• This is a one-year program on the main campus.
• 30 credit hours of coursework is required, of which 15 credit hours of agreed upon courses, are transferable from TSS. The other 15 credit hours include a research class, environmental science and science pedagogy classes as chosen by the graduate student and their advisor.
• A concurrent major in Environmental and Natural Resources is an option with this Master’s
• A Plan A (thesis) may be completed with an extra year of research.