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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Sustainability

USA

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What will I learn?

Interested in an environmental studies degree?

The environmental studies and sustainability major prepares students to help communities, organizations and individuals pursue a path of sustainability in areas of food, energy and the environment. Students learn about the interconnectedness of human and natural systems and gain tools necessary to make a positive impact on these systems.

Students in this major get a strong natural and social sciences foundation with a focus on agriculture, natural resources and sustainable systems.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates in environmental studies and sustainability focus on who uses natural resources, how they use them and how positive outcomes can be enhanced and negative effects can be minimized.

Alumni work at:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

AECOM

PM Environmental, Inc.

Island Harvest Organics

Government agencies

Public and private school systems

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Alumni work as:

Account managers

Teachers and educators

Environmental health sanitarians

Environmental consultants

Organic farmers

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture,

446 West Circle Drive, Room 102,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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