Hey there, My name is Gabriel and I am in the process of applying to a few Master's programs, looking to focus on environmental policy and large-scale climate change impacts on ecosystems. My aim is to broaden my approach to environmental issues (environmental policy), while still being involved in the finer aspects of field research and data analysis. My academic background is in general ecology with an emphasis in forest ecology, as well as environmental education and conservation.
Lot of background, but I just wanted to give some context. Now, the heart of my question lies in whether to pursue an MA or an MS track for my degree. As an example, one of the schools I will be applying to is Western Washington University. They offer an MA in Environmental Studies and an MS in Environmental Science. How can I dive into the policy aspect while still retaining a focus on ecological research? Advice on how to approach this situation? Comments on the benefits of pursuing either degree? Thanks! -Gabriel
