Overview

How would you like to save the world? Every day, more research indicates that global climate change is real and is one of the most pressing and dangerous issues facing our world today. In addition to scientists discovering these issues, we need people like you—environmental activists, sustainability officers, urban planners, researchers, conservationists—to shape how we address all environmental challenges.

Overview of the Environmental Studies - Humanities program from Loyola University New Orleans

The courses listed below represent the curriculum offered within this discipline. Here’s a sample of what you can expect to learn and do:

Humanities

Foundations in Environmental Studies

Students engage in major questions of environmental studies through readings, class discussions, interaction with faculty and others working in the field, field observation, and through their own inquiry. Required for all environmental science and environmental studies majors.

Environmental Ethics

This course examines our moral responsibilities to the beings in the natural world. Among the topics discussed are environmental justice, biodiversity loss, animal welfare, wilderness preservation, world population, global climate change, toxins and pollution, duties to future generations, and the meaning of sustainability.

Christianity and the Environment

Students develop an understanding of the universe and of the Earth as divine manifestations. The course focuses particularly on the Creation-affirming tradition within Christianity and on this view’s capacity to inform contemporary scientific perspectives and interpretations with an appreciation for and articulation of their sacred dimensions.

Social Sciences

Foundations in Environmental Studies

Students explore the major questions of environmental studies through readings, class discussions, interaction with faculty and others working in the field, field observation, and through their own inquiry. Required for all environmental science and environmental studies majors.

Environmental Sociology

Through readings, films, lectures, and discussions, students learn to think critically and theoretically about environmental issues, problems, and controversies. Emphasis is placed on developing a system of values that will allow students to contribute to the future sustainability of the planet.

Environmental Communications

This course presents an overview of how environmental information is expressed in mass communication and media. Important environmental theory and issues will be discussed. Students use and sharpen their writing skills, learn how to evaluate scientific information, and study issues with conflicting data.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Studies
Ecology & Evolution
Statistics
Senior Experience
Environmental Ethics/Environmental Philosophy
Environmental Sociology
Natural Science/Mathematics Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Take a quiz to help discover possible majors to declare on your application.
Submit original secondary school transcripts.
Review AP, IB and other credit guides
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 30 credits at Loyola University New Orleans, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status.
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
Submit the Affidavit of Support and copy of your passport photo page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51664 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51664 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51664 USD / year

≈ 51664 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Overview of the Environmental Studies - Humanities program from Loyola University New Orleans

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

Living costs

New Orleans

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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