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Earth and Environmental Sciences – BS | Degree Details
Earth and Environmental Sciences – BS | Degree Details
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Explore the foremost issues currently confronting scientists in ecological well-being, climate dynamics and natural resources, and develop your capacity to improve the human condition, both present and future. Develop critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills as you become a master learner and changemaker.
Program
description
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The Bachelor of Science program in Earth and environmental sciences provides you with broad training in the physical sciences, both in person and online. You explore Earth’s life-sustaining surface environment. You examine the evolution of the Earth system with a process-oriented geosciences focus. Your studies emphasize the surface environment, oceans and climate, and implications for sustainable human societies. The program empowers you to help Arizona and the global community by addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the day. These include environmental health, climate change, and natural resource management.
You can focus your studies through elective tracks on climate and environmental change, environmental policy, sustainability, Earth resources, environmental management, or environmental education.
STEM-OPT for
international students on F-1 visas
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.
- Second language
requirement:No
- STEM-OPT
extension eligible:Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 251 – Calculus for Life Sciences
- Math
intensity: Moderate
Concurrent program options▲
Students
pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a
“double major”) earn two distinct degrees and
receive two diplomas. Working with their academic
advisors, students can create their own concurrent
degree combination. Some combinations are not
possible due to high levels of overlap in
curriculum.
Admission
requirements
▲
everyone’s situation is different. Students can
learn about ASU tuition and financial aid
options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major requirements▲
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 Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with
multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Applicants may
view the program’s ASU
Online page
for program descriptions and to request more information.
ASU Local
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU
Local, an integrated college experience in
which students take advantage of in-person
success coaching and programming experiences on
site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate
online degree programs, all of which come with
online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by
offering tools that allow personalization of the
transfer path to ASU. Students may use
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▲
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:
- Apply basic, quantitative methods of science to analyze Earth-system and environmental data.
- Synthesize core concepts of Earth system science and societal factors to analyze linkages among Earth-system processes, environmental conditions, and human societies.
- Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary groups to evaluate societally significant environmental problems and propose viable solutions, which will make them confident in their ability to demonstrate crucial skills for employment.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, Earth and environmental sciences students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Graduates are prepared to attend graduate school in the natural and environmental sciences, education, environmental journalism, environmental law, public policy and environmental management.
They are also well prepared for “green” professional careers in fields such as education, environmental reporting, public planning, environmental consulting, and natural resource management, and more technical positions, such as environmental scientist, in a variety of subdisciplines. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and corroborated by data reported by the Occupational Information Network, there are many career opportunities in growth areas available to graduates of this program.
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.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
4.4% | $82,220 | |
3.4% | $73,010 | |
4.4% | $82,220 | |
4.4% | $82,220 | |
2.9% | $94,980 | |
4.0% | $55,090 | |
3.2% | $101,920 | |
2.6% | $103,170 | |
0.6% | $122,570 | |
3.7% | $167,220 |
*
Data obtained from the Occupational Information
Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S.
Department of Labor/Employment and Training
Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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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A minor is an approved, coherent focus of academic study in a single
discipline, other than the student’s major, involving substantially fewer
hours of credit than a corresponding major. Certain major and minor
combinations may be deemed inappropriate either by the college or department
of the major or minor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain
additional math courses; See Curriculum for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT
119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor
of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251,
MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two
diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing
a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined
combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major
map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your
academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue
their own personal or professional interests.
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which
provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two
distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must
meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted
individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which
provide high-achieving graduate students the opportunity to complete two
distinct but complementary graduate degrees at the same time. Students must
meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted
individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Accelerated bachelor’s plus master’s degree programs are designed for
high-achieving undergraduate 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.
Accelerated bachelor’s plus master’s degree programs are designed for
high-achieving undergraduate 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.
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a
regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be
mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa
documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application
materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be
received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are
incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that
are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the
priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted
after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were
completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all
materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension is an additional benefit from United States
Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows international students in F-1
status who receive a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in an approved
STEM field to apply for a 24-month extension of their standard 12-month
Post-OPT period, twice in a lifetime. This allows international students the
opportunity to gain additional off-campus work experience in their field of
study after completion of course studies and Post-OPT. The OPT extension does
not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
