SPEA MASTER’S PROGRAMS
MPA-MSES Dual Degree
MPA-MSES Dual Degree Full integration of science and policy in an expedited academic design. In today’s complex, interconnected world, those who lead change must possess knowledge in various fields and be able to apply that knowledge where change most often occurs — at the intersections of science, policy, and society. To respond to this need and equip its students for success, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) offers several dualdegree programs, including our distinctive MPA-MSES program. This unique, 60-credit hour program allows students to earn a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) and a Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) by integrating two degrees. Our MPA program is ranked first among such programs at public institutions, and our environmental policy concentration is the nation’s highest-ranked program at any institution, public or private. All MPA-MSES dual degree students have the advantage of working with a faculty advising committee to customize their academic plans based on their personal academic and career interests.
MASTERS PROGRAM OFFICE • SPEA 260 • 1315 East Tenth St. • Bloomington, IN 47405
Frequent internship and Employment Outcomes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Multiple Locations) Environmental Defense Fund (Multiple Locations) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Indiana Department of Environmental Management Nature Conservancy Cadmus Group (Multiple Locations)
Tom Zimnicki, MPA-MSES 2014 Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Management Undergraduate Institution: Adrian College (Adrian, MI) Internship: Mundell & Associates “SPEA is an ideal program for students who want to build a skillset that is applicable across all sectors. Working as an environmental consultant has been an excellent way to put this SPEA skillset into action. In my MSES courses, I have learned to analyze complex, technical data as it relates to overall remediation goals. In my MPA courses, I have gained the ability to assess the costs and benefits of remedial techniques, as well as the ability to effectively communicate results and conclusions between our office and the client. During my internships, the ability to communicate to both scientists and policymakers has proven invaluable.”
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Davey Tree Expert Co. Mundell & Associates Crowe Horwath, LLP (Multiple Locations) Grant Thornton, LLP Miscellaneous City and County Governments