Online Environmental Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

This interdisciplinary degree explores the social, political, economic, scientific and technological issues at the heart of contemporary environmental debates such as climate change, air pollution, waste management, genetically modified food, over-fishing, renewable fuels, sustainability, and global trade.

Key features of the course
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- Understand the complex and contested debates behind today’s pressing environmental problems

- Gain a portfolio of critical, analytical and practical skills applicable to a wide range of employment sectors

- Flexible options depending on your interests and career aspirations

Entry Requirements

None

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Integrate your education with global responsibility. With your Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies degree earned online from Ashford University, you demonstrate your understanding of complex cultural, social, and environmental issues at levels both local and global.

The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary degree between science, social science, and the humanities. In this curriculum, you will learn in detail how human civilization interacts with our natural surroundings, our deep impact on nature, and possible solutions to environmental problems. Your courses cover such subjects as ecology, biology, ethics, public policy, and energy production.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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Gain marketable skills for emerging "green" industries with an online Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (Environmental Studies concentration) from Excelsior College.

This online social science degree is ideal for working adults who have tight schedules and finite budgets. With flexible online classes you can complete anytime and anywhere, Excelsior's social science degree program enables you to build marketable skills that will help you compete successfully for good environmental jobs.

A recognized leader in adult education, Excelsior has offered innovative college solutions since 1971. We offer a suite of policies specifically designed to help adult students complete their degree, including:

- Online social science classes that are offered on a rotating eight-week schedule. Choose the start date that's convenient for you, and fit courses easily into your work and family routines.

- Liberal credit-transfer policies that maximize the value of college credits you've already earned—and shorten your path to graduation.

- Academic credit for certain forms of military education, professional training, and work experience.

- Budget-friendly tuition that helps you manage the cost of a social science degree.

- Superior academic support from our nationally recognized team of advisors.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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At Green Mountain College, we’ve focused on teaching about the environment for over a decade. Our distance MSES program, fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), is one of the only of its kind in the nation, and is designed to help working professionals develop expertise in environmental issues, then put it to work in their own communities.

Unlike other graduate programs, the GMC master's degree combines the best of online learning with intensive locally applied experience. We call it a bioregional approach to distance education. Rather than learning about environmental studies solely through examples in a textbook, students in each of our courses use their local ecosystems as laboratories in which to experiment with new concepts and skills.

Students choose between three concentrations—conservation biology, writing and communication, and self-design—and graduate as experts in the workings of their own bioregions. This emphasis on practical application of knowledge prepares students for professional work, whether they are just launching a career or looking for growth in an established position.

Our MSES students graduate with the knowledge and confidence to become leaders. They join a cutting-edge community ready to make a difference.

The Green Mountain College MSES program is one of the only MSES programs designed for distance learning, and is offered by a college that has been focused on environmental issues and sustainability for more than a decade.

Here is what makes Green Mountain College’s MSES program so unique:

Low-Residency Requirements Reduces Travel Time and Expense

Leading Faculty

College is Recognized for Environmental Leadership

Student Variety

Alumni Accomplishment

Proven Online Learning System and Small Classes Facilitate Learning

Entry Requirements

Admission to the MSES program is based on a review of the following:

All undergraduate and graduate level transcripts (a GPA of at least 3.0 is preferred). Bachelor's degree required.

Current résumé, or C.V.

Three letters of reference

A portfolio that demonstrates interest and/or experience in the proposed field of study: Portfolios may include relevant research, artwork, writing samples, and any other material that might help the Admissions Committee determine the applicant's ability to meet with success in the proposed field of graduate study.

500-word essay that identifies the applicant in the following ways: professional and/or academic interest in pursuing the degree; academic and experiential preparation; expectations of the program; and a sense of how this graduate program might be contextualized by the natural and social environments in which the student lives.

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This interdisciplinary, online degree program in environmental studies is designed to train students to investigate and develop technical, economic, institutional, and behavioral solutions for a variety of environmental problems- from air and water pollution to energy conservation and urban development

The program’s carefully composed online curriculum includes courses in biology, statistics, economics, environmental science, geology, microeconomics, chemical principles, geographic information systems, and research methods. In addition to these core areas of study, electives in urban ecology, health issues, physical anthropology, disasters, and wetlands and coastal ecology allow students to focus their studies in a specific area of interest. Also, the online format makes managing coursework simpler and allows for heightened interaction between students and faculty.

Whether you’re planning further academic studies or a career in the business or public sector, this program will leave you well prepared to work in this important discipline.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit one of the following

Official high school degree
Official GED
Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79
IELTS - 6.5

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