BS Environmental Science at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The B.S. in Environmental Science (ENVSC) employs the principles, processes, and methodologies of the life and physical sciences to develop an integrated understanding of the environment and the effects associated with human use of the Earth's natural resources. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams in a capstone course and in environmental research/internship projects attuned to Great Lakes, water resources, and energy resources issues.

Faculty: Penn State Behrend | Duration: minimum 121 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 121 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Experimental Chemistry I, Chemical Principles II, Experimental Chemistry II, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I, Mapping Our Changing World, Applied Geographic Information Systems.

Career pathways

The study of environmental science leads to a wide variety of careers. Penn State Behrend offers two options to help you tailor your degree to your interests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and have at least third-semester classification . Read Senate Policy 37-30: Entrance to and Changes in Major Programs of Study

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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