地球与环境科学的文学硕士课程为地球与环境科学的众多学科提供高级指导。根据学生的兴趣，学位课程可以包括讲座，实验室工作，现场工作和研讨会。MA学位为学生做好准备，使其可以在大学实验室，环境和地质咨询公司，EPA，NYDOE和NPS等政府监管机构，州和联邦调查部门以及城市规划机构中就业。它还为地球科学教师提供了硕士级别的培训。
The M.A. program in earth and environmental sciences offers advanced instruction in a wide array of subjects in earth and environmental sciences. Depending on the interests of the student, the degree program can include lectures, laboratory work, field work, and seminars. The M.A. degree prepares students for employment in municipal, state and federal agencies, NGOS, and consulting in the environmental, geological and urban planning sectors, as well as university-based laboratories. It also provides masters-level training for earth science teachers.