SEEMS GRADUATE
The School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) offers two degrees, the M.S. in Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences (OCES) and the M.S. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Studies (AESS). Both multidisciplinary programs provide students with unique integrative education and training experience that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities in the multiple dimensions of their chosen field. Graduates will be prepared to take on decision-making positions in a wide range of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, or private sector organizations.
| GRADUATE KEY DATES | APPLICATION DEADLINE | SEMESTER 1st DAY |
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| APPLY TODAY | VARY | AUGUST 26 |
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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TheMaster of Science in Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences (AESS) program provides students with a unique, integrative education and training experience that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities in the multiple dimensions of contemporary agricultural, environmental, and sustainability science disciplines. Specifically, the AESS program targets students wishing to pursue a graduate degree with the intention of entering the work force and contributing their expertise towards sustainable agriculture, stewardship of natural resources and ecosystem services, or the development of sustainable systems in general. |
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The mission of the Master of Science in Ocean, Coastal and Earth Science (OCES) degree program is to provide students with a unique integrative education and training experience that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities in the multiple dimensions of contemporary marine, coastal, and environmental science disciplines. |
GRAD STUDENT RESOURCES
UTEACH
UTEACH is the secondary teacher preparation program for preparing highly qualified science and mathematics teachers according to the UTEACH model.
TRESS
TRESS offers state-of-the-art soil science courses as well as experiential learning activities, and channels students to careers related to soil science.
CCME
NOAA CCME's (Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems) goal is to educate and train a new generation of scientists in NOAA-relevant STEM disciplines and social sciences.
SARA
The purpose of the UTRGV Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement is to improve agricultural sustainability and advance rural communities.
Agroecology
The UTRGV Agroecology program combines student-centered research, education, and community engagement to address locally relevant issues that affect agroecosystems.
LRGV Network
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Sustainability Network develops successful sustainable approaches through a diverse array of entities to effectively address issues.
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Graduate Programs
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Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Studies (AESS) |
Dr. Engil Pereira |
Assistant Professor |
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Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences (OCES) |
Dr. Diego Figueroa |
Assistant Professor |
