Overview

The curriculum emphasizes four components: humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, skills and the capstone experience.

First-year students are encouraged to begin with the Adirondack Experience, an applied and place-based learning program utilizing the largest park in the lower 48 which is right in our backyard. The program combines our introductory course with two-three other required courses and numerous field trips to explore contemporary environmental issues. Later on in the program, after the sophomore or junior year, the optional internship/field experience provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field. Finally, in a capstone seminar, seniors develop and present an independent research project.

Key facts:

The Environmental Studies Major at State University of New York Potsdam seeks to provide students with an understanding of human attitudes and behaviors toward nature, and provides a grounding in science to prepare them to shape viable environmental policy and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Studies
Environmental Futures
Environmental Inquiry
Adirondack Environmental History
African Environmental History
Nature and Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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SUNY Potsdam has rolling admission, so we review applications as they are completed.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Potsdam, 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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General requirements

After submitting your online application, arrange to have ALL official academic records sent to SUNY Potsdam. This includes official transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets from secondary school, as well as transcripts from colleges and/or universities previously attended.

The essay should express your educational goals, objectives and explain why you would like to attend SUNY Potsdam.

If English is not your native language, you will need to provide proof of English Proficiency.
Submit at least one letter of recommendation written by someone who knows your academic capabilities.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Out-of-State

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Potsdam

United States

892 - 1945 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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