Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in Alpine, TX, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional

Admissions

Applying

0

Application Fee - Domestic

50

Application Fee - International

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.5 in last 60 hours of undergraduate work

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

18

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	33.33%
Black or African American	5.56%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5.56%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (44%)

Female (55%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Plant-animal interaction, Chihuahuan desert biology, insect biological control, plant and animal systematics, wildlife biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Box C-64
Alpine, TX  79832
United States

Contact Dr. Chris Ritzi
Chair
Email: critzi@sulross.edu
Phone: 432-837-8420
Fax: 432-837-8682

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