The Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences offers the student the opportunity for study in the areas of environmental quality, restoration and natural resources. These areas encompass a broad range of practical problems which cross the boundaries of applied natural sciences, mathematics, economics, management and law.This program provides flexibility and a multidisciplinary basis. This is accomplished by drawing on the expertise from many departments at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The focus of research and/or teaching available in the Environmental Sciences Program includes: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Microbiology, and Environmental Assessment.The Master's Thesis Option is strongly encouraged, however, a non-thesis option is also available.