Online Natural Sciences Degree :: Accredited Universities

We live in a society that depends on science, but how many of us really understand the science behind the important issues that feature in the news? Whether you’re keen to study a specific area of science, or you’re not yet sure where your interests lie – say in physics or biology – this degree is for you.

Key features of the course
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Starts with a wide-ranging introduction to highly topical areas of modern science, giving you a good grounding in each

Carry on with a broad-based approach, or focus on a particular area – choosing from astronomy and planetary science, biology, chemistry, Earth sciences, environmental sciences or physics

Opt for hands-on laboratory and field work, or take part online from home

Build valuable transferable skills such as analytical, numerical and communication skills, team working, problem solving and IT.

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The Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences degree is a career-building program designed specifically for working adults.

Our online natural sciences program enables you to integrate credits from multiple scientific disciplines into a coherent degree—one that helps you succeed in the workplace and compete in the job market.

A national leader in adult education, Excelsior designed its natural sciences degree for working adults who need to balance education with work and family obligations. You'll take all your classes online, working from your own computer, with maximum flexibility and convenience. In addition:

- Excelsior's generous transfer policies speed you toward graduation by letting you get maximum value out of previously earned college credits.

- You can get academic credit for many forms of military training and job experience.

- Our budget-friendly tuition and student fees make Excelsior's natural sciences degree extremely affordable.

- You'll get outstanding academic support from Excelsior's nationally recognized advising team.

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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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Natural Sciences/Mathematics prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program is designed for students interested in combining course work in three or more subjects within Natural Sciences/Mathematics and developing a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines.

Learning Outcomes
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- Define the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of at least two natural sciences disciplines

- Explain the interrelationships between the conceptual frameworks that distinguish the natural sciences disciplines

- Discuss the historical development of at least two natural sciences disciplines

Entry Requirements

You are eligible to become an undergraduate student at Thomas Edison State College if you are:

- An adult 21 years of age or older (unless you are participating in a special college program)

- A high school graduate or have successfully passed a General Educational Development (GED) test

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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Earn you master’s degree in Applied Geospatial Sciences entirely online through Northern Arizona University and prepare for a career in what the U.S. Department of Labor identifies as one of the most important, high-growth industries in the nation. Examples of geospatial technologies include Internet mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, community and land management, and spatial analysis—all of which are rapidly growing fields. This online master’s degree program does not require any previous geospatial experience or coursework.

The Applied Geospatial Sciences online master’s program connects you with true experts in the fields of geospatial sciences and GIS technologies. Through online learning, skilled faculty pass on lessons and observations from years working in the field. Gain the knowledge and skills to turn geographic data into useful applications, maps and services for a variety of uses including business, government and education.

Among the many fast-growing and well-paid job positions using geospatial sciences and technologies are:

Cartographer
Emergency Management Director
GIS Specialist
Natural Resource Management Lead
Urban Planner

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

3. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

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The Professional Science Master's degree (PSM) in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors, and focuses on sustainability science as it applies to natural resources and the environment.

The Professional Science Master's degree combines graduate study in science with training in management, teamwork, financial understanding, marketing concepts and communication skills necessary for a successful professional career.

The curriculum consists of two program tracks and the degree can be earned in one of two departments, one in the College of Arts & Sciences and the other in the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources:

Track #1: ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Department of Biological Sciences , College of Arts & Sciences

Track #2: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Department of Natural Resources Management, College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources

Entry Requirements

Individuals with a baccalaureate degree or working professionals who have a background in math, science, or engineering sufficient to enroll in graduate courses in the PSM program are encouraged to apply.

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