OpenFieldMaster of Science in Urban Sustainability - Green Infrastructure & Food Security - CAUSES
University of the District of Columbia · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Housed at CAUSES, this program investigates rooftop aquaponics systems, urban food desert mitigation, urban forestry stormwater management, and sustainable micro-grid power distribution.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- USDA Urban Agriculture Graduate Fellowships up to $18,000/year
- Tuition Rate
- $16,500 total
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, agriculture, biology, or urban planning with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 79+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of environmental interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of the District of Columbia's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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