A partnership agreement between McDaniel and Hood College enables students to work concurrently towards a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at McDaniel and master’s degree in Environmental Biology at Hood.
- Program Overview
- Hood’s Master of Science in Environmental Biology provides a strong foundation in ecology, pollution biology, resource management and biostatistics. The program, with its subsequent wide array of electives and specialized research opportunities, provides excellent preparation for environmental professionals and educators who seek to update their knowledge and skill sets, as well as for individuals interested in obtaining the essential background knowledge necessary to transition into an environmental career.
- How it Works
- McDaniel students can transfer six to nine undergraduate senior credits towards the 33-credit requirement in Hood’s graduate-level environmental biology program. Additionally, students may waive up to eight credits of introductory graduate classes and instead apply for specialty elective courses such as Insect Ecology, Soil Ecology or Plant Ecology.
- Why Hood?
- In the sharing of their resources, the institutions aim to allow students to fast-track their M.S. while staying local. Students enrolled in the environmental biology M.S. program also have the option of earning a GIS certificate with the completion of nine core credits and nine elective credits of GIS courses.
