Sustainability Science (Combined BS/MS)

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Montclair State University Sustainability programs lead the way in New Jersey in integrating natural and physical science with social science, economics, policy and project management to prepare sustainability professionals and managers to tackle society’s most complex and pressing environmental problems.  Our Sustainability Science programs are housed in the Department of Earth and Environmental Studies and take advantage of expertise across campus including the College of Science and Mathematics, College of Humanities and Social Science, School of Business and the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies.

BS in Sustainability Science

MS in Sustainability Science

Application Requirements

If you are a prospective Freshman or Transfer applicant, learn more about admission criteria here.

  • Application Deadline: Rolling admission
  • Students will be sent an expedited application from Graduate Admissions to complete
  • Application Deadline: Rolling admission
  • Transcript: Montclair transcript will be uploaded by Graduate Admissions
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation, from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s promise of academic achievement and potential for professional growth.
  • Resume: A current resume is not required, but applicants are encouraged to include one.
  • Statement of Purpose – Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:
    • What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
    • In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
    • Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?

Students with a GPA below a 3.0 are not eligible for admission to a Combined Program, and will need to submit a traditional application to their graduate program of interest. Prior to applying, please speak with your program advisor for more details.

Contact

If you have inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact:

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.

Graduate Admissions Office

Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.

Yang Deng

Professor