This degree requires the same depth of scientific and environmental management content and skills of the MEM degree, but requires 12 additional credits in ?PSM Plus Courses.? These PSM ?Plus Courses? give students knowledge in the discipline of professional management and practices. The objective of this degree is to give students the scientific rigor of the traditional master's degree, knowledge of business practices used in the enviromental field and the experience of completing a project with a community partner. A key feature of this degree is the experience garnered by the student while participating in a high quality internship program.