The Master of Science in Environmental Science has been designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills and provides a solid background in ecological and environmental conservation theory. The program is flexible enough to fit the interests and needs of a wide variety of students and is designed for students planning to pursue a Ph.D., teachers wanting a M.S. in a biological science, or students interested in careers with environmental agencies.

Upon graduation from this program, you will:

  • have a solid background in ecological and environmental conservation theory.
  • have the skills required for employment with environmental assessment / monitoring businesses, and state and federal governmental agencies.
  • have research and technical writing skills.
  • be prepared for further graduate work.
For more information, contact Dr. Michael Meyer, Graduate Program Coordinator at michael.meyer@cnu.edu.  Also, visit the Department of Organismal and Environmental Biology as well as the Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry or see the current Graduate Catalog.

Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Programs

We offer a Master's Degree program that can be completed with one additional year beyond the senior year.  Students may elect to participate in a 5th year of study to earn their master's degree in Environmental Science. Learn more about the Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Program in Environmental Science.

The Master of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science is built around a core of physics and computer science courses that are the foundation of the three areas of concentration:

  • computer science
  • computer systems engineering and instrumentation
  • applied physics.

The program's goal is to provide its graduates with the scientific background and technical tools to:

  • advance an experimental technique, extend the application of a theory or produce new data or observations.
  • design, build and evaluate a system of measurement, instrumentation, computers and/or software.
  • present logically and clearly the results of their own scientific investigation.
  • understand and critically evaluate other scientists' work.

For more information, contact Dr. Antonio Siochi, Graduate Program Coordinator at siochi@pcs.cnu.edu.  Also, visit the Department of Physics, Computer Science and Engineering or see the current Graduate Catalog.

Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Programs

We offer a Master's Degree program that can be completed with one additional year beyond the senior year.  Students may elect to participate in a 5th year of study to earn their master's degree in Applied Physics and Computer Science. Learn more about the Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Program in Applied Physics and Computer Science.

Students who enter CNU and wish to become teachers may apply to Bachelor's to Master's 5 Program in Teaching. Students major in a content area, such as English or biology, and receive a bachelor's degree in liberal arts or science at the end of four years of study. The fifth year includes professional courses at the graduate level, ending in a semester of student teaching.

Students who already have a bachelor's degree may apply to the 36-hour Traditional Master's plus Licensure Program or the Initial Licensure Program..

The CNU program has several hallmarks:

  • a dedicated faculty in 12 different departments throughout the university who administer the program.
  • a partnership with an award-winning school district (Newport News Public Schools) that provides rich field experiences.
  • a program of study that is taught by faculty and professionals in many different disciplines.
  • an opportunity to have paid employment during part of the professional year.
  • an active student organization (the SVEA) that includes four past state presidents.

For more information, contact Dr. Marsha Sprague, Graduate Program Coordinator at msprague@cnu.edu.  Also, visit the OfficeTeacher Preparation or see the current Graduate Catalog.

Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Programs

We offer a Master's Degree program that can be completed with one additional year beyond the senior year.  Students may elect to participate in a 5th year of study to earn their master's degree in Teaching. Learn more about the Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Program in Teaching.