Overview

The approach to environmental science is grounded in a Christian worldview—one that integrates the biblical principles of stewardship, ethics, and wilderness spirituality with scientific theory and practice, conservation principles, and a deep knowledge of the natural world.

Key Features

You’ll study ecology, wildlife and natural resource management, sustainability, and natural history, all while focusing on current trends in research and public interest.

You’ll spend ample time outdoors (and in the classroom), honing your field methods and organismal identification skills and learning strategies to communicate the practical and spiritual importance of caring for the Earth. Summer study away opportunities are also possible. Past trips have included destinations like California, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Costa Rica.

The world is out there. Are you ready?

The Environmental Studies program is approved to receive the Enhanced Scholarship for LIFE Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows.

Careers

Ecologist

Environmental consultant

Environmental impact analyst

Fish and game warden/officer

Forest ranger/official

Land and water conservation/management

Natural resource specialist

Park ranger/naturalist

Public interest lobbyist

Science teacher

Zookeeper

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Environmental Science program at Southern Wesleyan University will be able to:

Describe how distributions and abundances of species are not random and how the underlying causes can be investigated and uncovered.

Explain why maintenance of the Earth’s biodiversity is of utmost importance and identify factors which influence biodiversity.

Identify common species of local flora and fauna by sight and sound.

Discuss the fundamental principles, practical benefits, appropriate methods, and unique challenges inherent to the concept of sustainability in the 21st century.

Demonstrate an understanding of the range of environmental issues existing today through knowledge of environmental law and policy at local, national, and international levels.

Provide a substantive argument for the care of the natural world from a Christian perspective.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Biology - Molecular

General Biology - Organismal

Botany

Zoology

Environmental Science

Ecology

Conservation Biology

Field Biology

Microbiology

General Chemistry

Statistics

Natural Science Cornerstone Seminar

Scientific Literacy

Wilderness and Spirituality

Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Central, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

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General requirements

If you’re applying as a freshman student, you will need to submit your official:

High school transcript,

SAT or ACT score(s) or utilize SWU’s test optional admissions policy.

A GPA of 2.3 (or rank in upper half of your graduating class at time of acceptance) and a composite SAT score of 860 (based on the critical reading/verbal and math sections) or an ACT score of 18 or CLT score of 54

Or a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no test scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year

Living costs

Central

United States

1562 - 2717 USD / month

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