Graduate Programs in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) resides in the College of Arts and Sciences. It serves as an interdisciplinary learning and research community integrating researchers and students interested in ecology and evolution from across campus.
Graduate degrees in fields related to Ecology and Evolutionary Biology are offered in the departments below.
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Earth and Environmental Geosciences—Master of Science in Geological Sciences
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Environmental StudiesThe master of science in environmental studies is an interdisciplinary program of graduate coursework and research. Created in 1970, the program meets the needs of students looking for a broader academic experience than a traditional course of study can provide. The program gives students the flexibility to pursue coursework and research spanning several disciplines. Students' backgrounds run the gamut from business, humanities, and social sciences to physical and biological sciences and engineering. All share a high level of professional motivation and concern for the future of our environment.
Contact
The OCEES director is Dr. Shawn R. Kuchta, Department of Biological Sciences, and the Associate Director is Dr. John Schenk, Department of Environmental and Plant Biology.
For more information, email kuchta@ohio.edu, or write to Shawn R. Kuchta, Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies, Department of Biological Sciences, 107 Irvine Hall, Athens, Ohio 45701.