The Climate Science and Solutions (CSS) Professional Science Master's (PSM) program is designed to train students in the scientific basis of global climate change while also helping students to develop highly valued industry-relevant skills. This 36-credit hour (18 month) non-thesis based masters program has been developed in consultation with an advisory board of professionals to ensure the program meets current and anticipated workforce needs.

This research-and-thesis-based Master's degree attracts students who are interested in natural resources (including water and fuel sources) and the very structure of the earth. The degree offers flexibility in the design of the student's plan of study, created with guidance from an engaged research committee.

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement or essay

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae*

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• Prerequisite(s) that may be completed concurrently with the program:

• Science prerequisites include at least one undergraduate chemistry, biology, or ecology course with a lab, though it is possible to be admitted provisionally while completing foundational coursework

• Recommendation(s)/Reference(s)*

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae*

• Writing Sample*

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement or essay

• Completion of a BS/BA in the geosciences or related natural science field.

• Competencies in the following areas:
  • Physical, chemical, and/or systems-based earth science processes.
  • Mathematical and analytical reasoning.
  • Physics and chemistry; Data collection, analysis, and interpretation; Communicating and presenting scientific data. These competencies are commonly acquired in the following classes:
    • Physical Geology
      • GLG 101
    • Earth Materials
      • GLG 309
    • Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
      • GLG 324
    • Structural Geology
      • GLG 435
    • Field Methods
      • GLG 340, GLG 440C
    • Calculus I
      • MAT 136
    • Calculus II
      • MAT 137
    • Statistics
      • STA 270 or STA 275
    • Chemistry I
      • CHM 151, CHM 151L
    • Chemistry II
      • CHM 152, CHM 152L
    • Physics I
      • PHY 161
    • Physics II
      • PHY 262

• Applicants will be evaluated based on prior coursework or professional/extracurricular experiences.

Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee has been approved for this program. See program fee details. Program fees are subject to change and updated July 1 for the next academic year.