The Energy Technology and Policy Concentration is an interdisciplinary program for students interested in issues ranging from renewable energy engineering to climate change mitigation, and from international development to energy policy in California. The program offers a rigorous curriculum for students who are interested in making a difference in these important areas of work.
Career possibilities: energy engineer, energy policy analyst, environmental projects manager, international development worker.
The Environmental Resources Engineering Concentration focuses on the design, testing, and analysis of natural and engineered systems applied to advanced water and wastewater treatment, water resources, and renewable energy.
Career possibilities: environmental engineer, water quality engineer, energy engineer, water resources engineer.
The Geology Concentration, during its first year, gives a quantitative and qualitative background for research in applied geology. Students usually spend their summers on thesis research. The second year is devoted to research, data analysis, and writing the thesis.
Career possibilities: field geologist, engineering geologist, exploration geophysicist, hydrologist, and marine geologist.
Preparation
Earn an approved bachelor’s degree for the selected concentration.
Satisfy general admission requirements.
Earn satisfactory test scores from the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination.
File a statement of objectives with reasons for pursuing a master’s degree with a particular concentration.
Requirements for the Degree (30 units)
For a description of degree requirements to be fulfilled in addition to those listed below see, “Master’s Degree Requirements ”
Complete an environmental systems program of courses arranged with a graduate advisor and approved by the faculty graduate committee. The program must include the core courses below plus an environmental systems concentration. Background deficiencies may be satisfied by taking approved undergraduate courses.