Sustainable Development - Environmental Studies
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    Sustainable Development - Environmental Studies

    Appalachian State University
    Appalachian State University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Boone
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 42,840 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Sustainable Development - Environmental Studies

    About

    The Sustainable Development (BA) - Environmental Studies degree at Appalachian State University introduces students to innovative modes of interdisciplinary scholarship in this field; fosters leadership in sustainability and effective environmental citizenship; promotes ecological literacy; and provides students with the opportunity to self-design a concentration that matches their interests and career goals.

    The BA degree has self-designed focus and skills areas. It requires foreign language courses and a minor. This is one of four degree options in the Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University. The others are Sustainable Development (BS) - Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development (BS) - Community, Regional and Global Development, Sustainable Development (BS) - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.

    Disciplines

    Social Sciences Sustainability Human ServicesEnvironmental/Natural Resources

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A complete online application
    • A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
    • Official high school/secondary school transcript
    • Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
      • If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
      • Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score 
      • Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
    • Official college transcripts
    • Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
    • All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

    *SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

    **ACT composite, without writing.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 78

    Career

    • Consumer Researcher
    • Environmental Impact Analyst
    • Environmental Quality Specialist
    • Ethnic Groups Special Concerns Advocate
    • Fund raiser
    • Grant writer
    • Health Services Organization Manager
    • Housing Development Specialist
    • Natural Resources Specialist
    • Park Ranger
    • Public Health Worker
    • Rural Development Worker
    • Urban Planner
    • Community Organizer
    • Grassroots Organizer Neighborhood Planner
    • NGO Director Historic Preservationist
    • International Relief Representative Museum Curator/Researcher
    • National Natural Landmarks Officer
    • Environmental Researcher

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    • Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
    • Provide your official high school transcript(s)
    • Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
    • Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
    • Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
    • Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

    Sustainable Development - Environmental Studies

    Appalachian State University

    Appalachian State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Boone

    Go to Official Website