Overview

Students who complete this Earth and Environmental Science major offered by Lesley University will gain scientific literacy and both broad and deep knowledge of biology, earth sciences, or health within the context of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity today.

An Integrated Science Track designed specifically for future Middle School, Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education teachers allows students to meet teacher licensure requirements for Middle School General Science and leads to comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and the science associated with them. Students wishing to focus on Middle School Mathematics should declare the Mathematics major.

Learning Goals

Develop Critical Thinking and Inquiry Skills
Develop Scientific Literacy
Understand the Application of Science to Issues of Social Concern
Understand from Multiple Perspectives (including a historical perspective) the Breadth of Human Diversity

Prepare for Future Careers and Learning

Careers

Job opportunities for earth and environmental studies majors are projected to increase by nine percent in the next ten years. Common job titles include:

Environmental Specialist
Environmental Scientist
Park Ranger
Environmental Planner
Environmental Technician
Field Technician
Environment Expert

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Science and Planetary Geology with Lab

Physics with Lab: Forces, Sound, Momentum & Energy

General Chemistry with Lab

Concepts and Applications of Calculus

Inferential Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

Fall (international students): rolling admissions but applications will be accepted through July

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 447 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Application Form

Official Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Standardized Test Scores

Advanced Placement (AP) scores or International Baccalaureate

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

34826 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34826 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

34826 USD / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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