Overview

A minor in environmental studies is also available. These programs provide students with the intellectual foundation they will need in addressing crucial environmental challenges of the 21st century such as human population growth, urban sprawl, deforestation, global climate change, waste disposal, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the need for renewable energy.

Features

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Santa Clara University offers interdisciplinary programs of study leading to a bachelor of science in environmental science or environmental studies.

Accreditation

Santa Clara University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various academic and other programs within the University are also accredited by specific accrediting bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Analyzing Green Rhetoric

Joy of Garbage

Nature and Imagination

The Water Wars of California

Earth Systems

World Geography

Environmental Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Common Application

Official high school transcripts (grade nine through the most recently completed term)

If your official high school transcript is not provided in English, please submit original and an English translation.

Santa Clara prefers transcripts uploaded electronically through Common Application or any other secure software program by a secondary school counselor or administrator.

$70 non-refundable application fee

Proof of English Proficiency (please review our requirements)

SCU Financial Resource Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Features

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Santa Clara

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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