Overview

The B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy offered at the University of South Florida St Petersburg is intended to:

increase student awareness of these interconnections in their everyday lives;
introduce students to a variety of social science perspectives (including politics and policies), along with hard environmental science perspectives, that help students make sense of these connections;
identify the contributions of each of these perspectives to our understanding of environmental problems;
discuss how natural resource management and environmental policy reflect these perspectives; and
produce graduates who promote sustainability in all facets of human enterprise.

Career options

The environmental industry is a growing arena for employment for degree holders at all levels. Students completing the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science and Policy have found employment with government agencies (city, county, state, and federal), private industry, and non-profit organizations.

Examples of careers include field scientist, research scientist, policy analyst, lobbyist, conservationist, and educator. Some also go on to attend graduate or law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Issues

Environmental Economics

Climate Change

Environmental Ethics

Environmental Politics & Policy

Environmental Policy & Sustainability

Human Footprint in the Landscape

Water Resources Management

Geographic Perspectives on Environment

GIS for Sustainability

Elementary Analytical Chemistry

Geographic Information Systems

Environmental Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, United States
Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 176 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

lete the online application.

Pay the non-refundable US $30 application fee.

Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.

Include a certified English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Out-of-State

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6410 USD / year

≈ 6410 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

United States

1132 - 1748 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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