GRADUATE PROGRAMS PAGE 6 / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Earth & Environmental Sciences Program Description As global environmental changes accelerate, the world needs scientists who can view the planet through a comprehensive, interconnected lens. At Lehigh, our Earth & Environmental Sciences (EES) department operates under a broad, interdisciplinary Earthsystems umbrella. Here, you will use sophisticated field and laboratory techniques to tackle the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Our research strengths: • Ecology & Environmental Science • Biogeochemistry & Oceanography • Geology, Geochemistry & Geophysics Choose Your Pathway Master of Science (M.S.) • Timeline: 2 years | 30 credit hours + thesis research • The Lehigh Edge: Our master’s candidates are deeply embedded in research, typically publishing at least one peer-reviewed article in a highimpact journal by graduation. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) • Timeline: 4-5 years | Dissertation research + tailored coursework • The Lehigh Edge: Designed for independent scholars aiming for maximum field impact. Ph.D. candidates typically author at least three peer-reviewed articles, often gaining additional publication credits through collaborative research with faculty advisors. Set Out to Safeguard the Future
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