Senior Professional Program

Qualified professionals with at least five years of work experience in an environmental field may be admitted to the Nicholas School as part-time candidates for either the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) or the Master of Forestry (MF) degree. The professionals spend one, preferably two, semesters at Duke enrolled in regular graduate courses. The remaining 15 or more units required for the MEM or MF may be earned through intensive courses, independent study and research, and a master’s project. Candidates have five years from the date of acceptance to complete the required 30 credits.

Specific degree requirements for students in the Senior Professional Program (SPP), including required courses and the number of academic units necessary to complete the degree, are established by the student’s advisor upon evaluation of the individual’s previous education, work experience, and career goals.

For more information about the SPP, contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 919-613-8070 or email admissions@nicholas.duke.edu.