MS, 生物科学, Concentration in Ecology and Evolution

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The Ecology and Evolution graduate 程序 concentration in the Department of 生物科学 at San Jose State University provides students with training and experience in the scientific investigation of ecological and evolutionary processes. In addition to course content, students work with faculty to develop a rigorous research 程序 in ecology and/or evolution resulting in a thesis with a goal of generating a publishable body of work. Our graduates have an excellent grasp of theory and application of ecological and evolutionary 原则.

In addition, students with our degree will have gained experience in critical thinking, problem solving, research methodology (e.g. experimental design, sampling techniques and analysis) and both written and oral communication. Our alumni are successful applicants for doctoral degree 程序s and generally attain high level positions in both academic and non-academic in both the private and public sectors.

Minimum requirements for admission into graduate level 程序s at San Jose State University are described in the 研究生 招生 and Program Evaluation (GAPE) website. Additional application instructions and the process for obtaining an MS degree in the 生物科学 are described in the Additional Requirements for Completion of the MS Degree Program on the website for the Department of 生物科学. 

Generally, the Plan A (thesis-based) 程序 takes longer than the Plan B (non-thesis-based) 程序. The average time for the former is 6-7 semesters, but can be longer if students work at other jobs while pursuing their degree. The maximum time allowed for either degree 程序 is seven years starting with the first course taken. 单位与课程 requirements can be found in the campus catalog (see below). 

For other details of the graduate 程序, contact the Department 研究生 Coordinator.

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