Environmental Science ,BS
Climate, Conservation, Earth Science, Ecology, Environment, Environmental Science, Global Warming, Pollution, Science, approved for STEM-OPT extension, ecosystem, ethics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Gain a diverse and practical set of skills in science, communication, critical thinking and leadership. You'll be able to address any issue that impacts the environmental aspects of land, air and water systems.
The Bachelor of Science program in environmental science is dedicated helping you find solutions to the challenges posed by climate change.
The study of human impact on Earth's ecosystems and resources has become increasingly important over the past 20 years. This degree program is founded on established environmental basics, ensuring that you are well versed in biological study, including molecular, organismal and ecosystem biology. You gain competency in chemistry, statistics and geographic information systems. Rounding out your preparation, the program focuses on the management and communication skills necessary for various environmentally specific careers.
This program prepares you to find innovative and sustainable solutions to today's critical environmental challenges, including pollution and climate change. Distinguished faculty members conduct research across the globe and engage you in the process of creating new scientific knowledge that will impact a rapidly changing world.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences or MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I - Math
intensity: Moderate
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Perform experiments using appropriate environmental science laboratory techniques, as assessed by their laboratory reports and course-based research projects.
- Analyze scientific information to explain the biological and chemical functioning of the Earth system.
- Draw conclusions from real-world data using geographic information systems.
The natural world is complex and diverse, changing quickly from one biome to the next. The physical environment is highly varied across the globe, and so is the human treatment of it. Students who study abroad gain a deeper understanding of the global environment, how culture affects the environment and how to best communicate environmental research to a diverse audience.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students in the environmental science program are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in study abroad programs provides students with the heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive career field. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Career opportunities for graduates of this program include employment in federal and state agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Forest Service, and in private consulting firms and nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations. Graduates are also well qualified to pursue graduate studies in relevant areas of the natural sciences.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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4.4%
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$82,220
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3.4%
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$73,010
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4.4%
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$82,220
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4.4%
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$82,220
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2.9%
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$94,980
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1.6%
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$76,780
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3.7%
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$167,220
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-0.1%
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$96,600
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4.4%
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$82,220
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5.4%
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$78,850
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School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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