Biology: Conservation Concentration, M.S.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 30 - 36 hours
The concentration in Conservation Biology is designed to prepare students for career opportunities with state and federal agencies and conservation organizations. Fifteen credit hours (seminar and thesis or research in biology included) must be earned at the 600-level or above. Students enrolled in the M.S. conservation concentration program may pursue a Plan A (thesis) option only.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
Admission Requirements Snapshot
GPA: 3.0 (and 3.0 in major)
Commitment of faculty advisor
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To be eligible for Regular Admission to the graduate program in biology, applicants should have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in a biological science with a 3.0 or better grade point average in their major and a 3.0 GPA overall. Applicants must submit statement of interests, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation as specified in the Biology Department Web page (https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/biology/Pages/Graduate-Programs.aspx). In addition, chemistry is required while mathematics and physics are highly recommended. Admission to the program is contingent upon advisor acceptance. An applicant who does not meet the foregoing requirements may be granted Admission with stipulations by the department graduate committee.
Fifteen credit hours (seminar and thesis or research in biology included) must be earned at the 600-level or above.
Program Requirements
Biology: Conservation Concentration
Required Courses (12-15 hours)
Note: At least 6 hours of BIO 798 required. Also requires oral defense of thesis.
Required Courses II (9-10 hours)
Conservation Concentration
| BIO 650 | Population and Community Ecology | 3(2-3) |
| BIO 680 | Conservation Biology | 3(3-0) |
Note: A course in community ecology is also required.
Electives (5-9 hours)
Select course work approved by the student's advisor and advisory committee
Total: 30 Semester Hours