The Energy and Sustainability (EAS) concentration focuses on finding ways to meet present needs for energy and material goods without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. A sustainability education lies at the intersection of environmental science, engineering, economics, business, public policy, social justice, and many other areas. Energy required to fuel all of these endeavors is a crucial component of sustainability. Environmental problems are defined in the real world and do not necessarily conform to traditional academic disciplines. As such, solutions require creative combinations of diverse interests and subjects. Effective training requires rigorous, problem-focused transdisciplinary action in a setting in which research is an essential element supporting instruction.<br><br>Accelerated master's degree programs are designed for Mason's highly qualified and highly motivated undergraduates.<br>They provide a streamlined application process with no application fee.<br>They allow students to apply 12 graduate credits to their undergraduate degrees.<br>Students have the opportunity to take an additional 6 graduate credits to be held for reserve graduate credit (apply only to the graduate degree).<br>They can start their graduate degrees with up to 18 credits earned while undergraduates.