Interdisciplinary science and technology | Geographic information skills, mapping and monitoring emphasis
Professional Science Master
Master your science studies
In this national program offered in coordination with the National Professional Science Masters Association (NPSMA), students gain advanced science and technology training in a flexible, customizable setting. Our online P.S.M. aligns with the competency elements of an ideal Master of Science, as recommended by the Council of Graduate Schools and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Best for working professionals, you can complete your degree in as little as two years.
True to its interdisciplinary nature, this program requires credits from three areas:
- 12 credits of professional skills courses
- 15 credits in scientific coursework in your chosen emphasis area
- 3 credits of electives or practicum/capstone experience
Professional skills courses are science-based courses covering communication, leadership, data science and management. Students pursuing the geographic information skills, mapping and monitoring emphasis will dive deeper into image sensors, air quality, SAS/R programming, statistical ecology, landscape dynamics and hydrologic applications of GIS and remote sensing.
Overview
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Application information
Applicants for the P.S.M. program must meet the following degree- specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Program availability:
Concentration: non-thesis
Semester intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
Deadlines: general application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
College of Graduate Studies contact: Jerry McMurtry; mcmurtry@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.
Learn more about cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want to advance your career in science and technology
- Want to continue working while you earn your degree
- Like to choose your academic pace
- Do well with online classes
Hands-on learning
- A three-credit experiential research component
- Access to the U of I library’s subscriptions databases
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,097 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
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