Overview

The Environmental Studies curriculum from Montana State University Billings builds students’ understanding of environmental issues as reflections of societal values and behaviors, environmental technologies and sciences, and environmental policies.

As an interdisciplinary program, students have course options in beginning and advanced Geographical Information Systems (GIS), advanced ecology, environmental advocacy and applied social media campaigns, historical perspectives of the environmental movement, Native American perspectives on environmental issues, environmental sociology, and artistic and literary representation of the environment, and more.

Tracks

For this major students will select a “Career Track” to guide their course selections that will simultaneously move them towards graduation and particular careers: a) Environmental Studies with skills in Geographical Information Systems; b) Environmental Advocacy; c) Environmental Management and Policy; and/or d) Environmental Studies with skills in Eco-spatial Analyses. An internship experience is required and enhances skills and job marketability. Students will work with their major advisor to select and design this opportunity, typically with local, state, and federal agencies, private firms, laboratories and/or in the field. Students may add Minor Fields of Study to broaden their career opportunities.

Learning outcomes

The faculty of the Environmental Studies program are drawn from existing academic programs across the university. Many are involved in environmental research supported by research grants. They also publish scholarly works and regularly attend national conferences. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty-mentored research opportunities, present at conferences, and earn degree credit for their scholarly work.

The faculty also serve in various capacities within community organizations and agencies. Their involvements outside the classroom enhances the curriculum and the learning objectives of the program. Occasionally, courses are taught by individuals from the community of environmental professionals in the Billings area, thus bringing the “real world” directly into classroom.

Careers

The program has a proven record of preparing students to succeed in environmental occupations found in public and private sectors of the Montana and regional economy. As well, the program has successfully advanced students into numerous masters and professional degree programs, including Urban and Regional Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Master of Business Administration, and Forestry and Fire Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discover Biology
Principles of Living Systems
Spatial Sciences Tech and Appl
Principles of Microeconomics
Human Geography
Principles of GIS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: MSU Billings has rolling admission, this means prospective students may apply at any time.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay your application fee: $35 for online applications. $30 for paper applications.
Submit a copy of your passport
Submit your proof of English proficiency
Submit your Transcripts

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Tuition Fee

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International

21666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21666 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21350 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6710 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Billings

945 - 1958 USD /month

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