Overview

Studying the Earth and Sustainability

Our award-winning Randall Center provides a space dedicated to students’ hands-on learning, including our field-based courses in Taylor’s 145-acre arboretum—a site for environmental study just outside of Randall Center.

Students in the Environmental Sciences program at Taylor University learn investigative techniques to better conserve and restore the environment. Student also participate in our specialized field course in the Black Hills of South Dakota, which includes a week-long field trip in the Rocky Mountains, as well as international opportunities in Ecuador and Africa.

Environmental Science Concentrations

Core Environmental Science major courses will provide you with a strong foundation in the systems and principles of general environmental issues and technical skills. Each Environmental Science major can choose to concentrate further on geology or biology and explore specific environmental issues and processes:

Biology Concentration

Students who desire to focus on living organisms and their relationship to the earth can do so with the biology track. You will learn to classify plant species, assess integrity of ecological systems, in courses such as taxonomy, anatomy, systems ecology, vertebrate natural history. Learn to develop sustainable food systems with courses in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Geology Concentration

For students interested in investigating the earth’s physical structure and substance, the geology track is a good fit. You will inspect the processes that act upon the earth and how to best preserve natural resources through courses on soil science, earth materials, geomorphology, hydrology, water resources, and resource planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Natural History of the Black Hills

Environmental Law and Policy

Environmental Ethics

Statistics

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Living

Environmental Science, Society, & Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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More details

Students may apply to Taylor University any time after the completion of their junior year of high school.

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gas City, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completing the application form.

Submitting your Christian Character Reference.

Sharing your story. Write about what God is doing in your life.

Sending your academic transcript.

Send in your SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS scores.

Submitting your Affidavit of Support.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40300 USD / year

≈ 40300 USD / year
Out-of-State

40300 USD / year

≈ 40300 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40300 USD / year

≈ 40300 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Studying the Earth and Sustainability

Environmental Science Concentrations

Biology Concentration

Geology Concentration

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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