Earth and Environmental Science, B.A./B.S.
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    Earth and Environmental Science, B.A./B.S.

    Western Oregon University
    Western Oregon University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 44,172 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 26, 2022

    Earth and Environmental Science, B.A./B.S.

    About

    Earth and Environmental Science majors learn about geoscience with an emphasis on the scientific method, problem-solving and interdisciplinary science education. You can focus your studies a variety of specialties such as geographic information science, geology, Earth resources or environmental studies.&Students who earn an Earth and Environmental Science degree qualify to pursue professional licensure as registered geologists in the state of Oregon.

    • Demonstrate knowledge of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating in the Earth system
    • Apply technology-based methods to solve geologic problems and communicate results
    • Conduct scientific investigations in laboratory and field settings

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Freshman Requirements

    • Graduate from an accredited high school with a standard diploma.
    • Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.75 or higher. (Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.75, please see note below.)
    • Complete the following courses upon high school graduation with a minimum of C- or Pass grade:
      • 4 years in English
      • 3 years in math (including algebra II or higher)
      • 3 years in science&
      • 2 years in social science
      • 2 years in the same second language
    • Optional: Submission of ACT or SAT scores is optional for freshman applicants. Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.75 are encouraged, but not required, to provide ACT or SAT scores as part of the admission review process.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 5.0
    • TOEFLMin 61

    English Program Requirements

    In order to apply for admission to WOU, students must submit a score of 5 or greater on the IELTS or at least 61 on the TOEFL. While these cut-off scores are lower than those at most universities, they are equivalent to the lowest cut-offs at a few other institutions. According to research by ETS (the TOEFL producer) a 61 on the TOEFL is equivalent to a low 6 on the IELTS (http://www.ets.org/toefl/institutions/scores/compare). Given this imbalance in the admissions requirements, it is not surprising that most students in the last several years have sought admission to WOU using the IELTS because it will be easier for them to achieve a 5 on the IELTS than a 61 on the TOEFL. In any case, both test makers caution against screening students solely on test scores, and both recommend that for university study, students should have higher scores than what most universities set as cut-offs for admission (link).

    Using standardized language proficiency tests for admissions decisions is not controversial, but setting cut-off scores is, because each institution (and programs within them) can choose their own acceptable levels, and these levels have a direct impact on both the university’s recruiting, admissions, and enrollment on one hand, and the ability for students to adjust to life in the US and succeed academically on the other.

    Career

    • Science teacher
    • Environmental resource specialist
    • Park ranger
    • Geoscientist
    • GIS analyst

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • 1. Completed and signed application form and financial affidavit form
    • 2. $60 Application Fee + $80 International Express mailing fee.
    • 3. Official transcripts from previous school(s).
    • 4. Financial documentation:
      Students must submit an official copy of personal or parent’s/sponsor’s bank statement showing a balance of at least $45,000 and/or official award letters for any scholarships/grants.
    • 5.Photocopy of current passport ID page
    • 6. Official copy of English testing score report.

    Earth and Environmental Science, B.A./B.S.

    Western Oregon University

    Western Oregon University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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