Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS-STEP)

We prepare individuals with natural or engineering science backgrounds to assume roles in public policy development and implementation.

The Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS-STEP) degree prepares students with focuses on understanding the role of science, technology, and the environment in our society, particularly in relation to its economic growth, health, environment, education, and national security.

It includes coursework in policy analysis and design for the appropriate promotion and regulation of science and technology regionally, nationally, and internationally.

What Our Graduates Do

The combination of the science/technical undergraduate training and/or degree with the policy-focused graduate degree will make you very attractive in the job market.

Sample Job Titles + Organizations

Researcher, University of Virginia
Director, Iowa Chapter, Sierra Club
Program administrator, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Coordinator, Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota
Economist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C.

Learn More About

Student Aaron Crowell explains why he chose the MS-STEP degree.

Contact Admissions

Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
225 Humphrey Center
301 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

612-624-3800
hhhadmit@umn.edu