Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#711

The Environmental Studies at Drexel University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2027.

About Bachelor of Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies minor is an interdisciplinary minor designed to give students specializing in other fields a background in contemporary environmental issues and the ability to analyze such issues. For students majoring in fields such as business and engineering, the minor in Environmental Studies will provide them with the tools to make better decisions about products or projects related to environmental economics, politic pollutants, environmental policy, and environmental justice. For students who are liberal arts majors, the minor in Environmental Studies offers the opportunity to focus on the social- and natural-science aspects of the environment, and to be prepared for issues they may encounter in their careers.

All prospective students should meet with an advisor from the College as soon as possible.

Required Courses
ENSS 120	Introduction to Environmental Studies	3.0
ENSS 283	Introduction to Environmental Policy	3.0
ENVS 260	Environmental Science and Society	3.0
Select from the following: ^*	15.0
CJS 373	Environmental Crime
COM 316	Campaigns for Health & Environment
COM 317 [WI]	Environmental Communication
ECON 351	Resource and Environmental Economics
ENGL 302	Environmental Literature
ENSS 244	Sociology of the Environment
ENSS 285	Introduction to Urban Planning
ENSS 326	Cities and Sustainability
ENSS 341	Environmental Movements in America
ENSS 346	Environmental Justice
ENSS 348	Delaware River Issues and Policy
ENVS 230	General Ecology
ENVS 275	Global Climate Change
GEO 101	Physical Geology
HIST 321	Themes in Global Environmental History
HIST 322	Empire and Environment
HIST 323	The History of Climate Change
PHIL 340	Environmental Ethics
PHIL 341	Environmental Philosophy
PSCI 284	Environmental Politics
PSCI 334	Politics of Environment and Health
PSCI 336	Political Economy of Climate Change
PSCI 338	Cities and Climate Change
PSCI 369	The Politics of Food
PSCI 373	Animal Politics
PSY 352	Psychology of Sustainability
SOC 444	Social Movements
Total Credits	24.0

*: Other courses may be taken as electives with departmental approval.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid â€œclusteringâ€ these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Drexel University

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Drexel University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Drexel University

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.

Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia