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Environmental Studies, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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Overview

As an Environmental Studies major at Manhattanville College, you’ll get the background in both. In addition to classes in chemistry and biology, you’ll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of politics, sociology, and other disciplines that will shape your vision of the field. 

This interdisciplinary program combines classroom experience with fieldwork – much of which will take place right on campus within the Ohnell Environmental Park – in addition to off-campus field trips to local reserves and field sites.  

Careers

Aquarist, Conservation Scientist, Environmental Compliance Inspector, Environmental Science Professor, Industrial Air Pollution Analyst, Outdoor Education Teacher, Park Naturalist, Urban & Regional Planner, Water Pollution Control Inspector, Zookeeper

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:
    • National application is based on a rolling admission
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Course structure:

  • The fieldwork will help prepare you for the research project which will begin your third year and ends with a paper and presentation at the end of your senior year. 
  • You will pick a faculty advisor, and conduct research alongside a faculty mentor during your final year.  

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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General Requirements

Along with your completed application, and nonrefundable $50 application fee, you will need:

  • Official transcript of grades (all documents written in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations)
  • Two academic letters of recommendation
  • Personal essay

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Tuition Fee

  • International

    38880 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19440 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    38880 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19440 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Harrison

  • 2275 - 4960 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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