Overview

The objectives of the major are to prepare students to transcend disciplinary boundaries, combine analytical and communication skills with a well-rounded understanding of the environment and translate this knowledge into meaningful action and innovative solutions. Four integration courses form the core of the major.

Each course brings together frameworks, proficiencies and knowledge from natural and social sciences in an explicitly integrative fashion to explore and analyze important environmental topics at local to global scales. Additional introductory courses provide breadth in the natural and social sciences, humanities and policy, and statistics, and to introduce students to fundamental aspects of disciplines important to understanding human-environment interactions.

Students gain depth of knowledge by choosing a coherent sequence of electives with a clear environmental focus. Students are strongly encouraged to engage in environmentally oriented internships, independent research or study away opportunities.

By the time they graduate, Environmental Science and Policy majors at the Smith College should:

Have a well-rounded understanding of earth and environmental processes and human-environment interactions.
Think in systems across spatial, temporal and organizational scales.
Recognize the connections between social justice and environmental issues.
Integrate knowledge and approaches from different disciplines and identify underlying assumptions when approaching environmental problems.
Be able to collect and analyze relevant data and human experiences.
Be able to synthesize and communicate environmental information to multiple audiences in different forms.
Have practical experience translating knowledge into meaningful action and innovative solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability and Social-Ecological Systems
Researching Environmental Problems
Interpreting and Communicating Env Information

Sustainable Solutions
Researching Environmental Problems

Environmental Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application
Smith Writing Supplement
Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript
Counselor Recommendation
Two Teacher Evaluation Forms
Official SAT I, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or the Duolingo English Test/*DET*
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)

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

70460 USD / year

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Out-of-State

70460 USD / year

≈ 70460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70460 USD / year

≈ 70460 USD / year

Living costs

Northampton

United States

1156 - 2393 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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Overview

By the time they graduate, Environmental Science and Policy majors at the Smith College should:

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

Northampton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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