Environmental Studies

Whether your interest lies in the sciences or in policy, this interdisciplinary program prepares you for the challenges of a career in the environmental field. As a student of environmental policy, you will examine the development and implementation of public policy responses to environmental issues. You’ll focus special attention on the economic, political and social factors that are an intrinsic part of the policymaking process. If you are more inclined to study the science behind policy issues, we have faculty members who focus on natural science processes from an environmental issues perspective. This side of environmental studies will give you a foundation in how information should be used to assess societal risk and create policy. Your knowledge and experience will come from courses in environmental science as well as laboratory work and field research.

Admissions Criteria

• Official transcripts from all academic institutions
• Official GRE scores: minimum 305 combined score (1100 for past format)
• TOEFL scores if your primary language is not English
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Previous coursework in biology, chemistry, and statistics
• Three letters of recommendation
• Written goals

Application Deadlines

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: November 1

2012 – 13 Tuition

• in-state
  $455 per credit hour
• out-of-state
  $1,160 per credit hour