Overview

Students explore the ways interconnected physical, institutional, and cultural systems shape our attitudes and behavior toward the environment. The program emphasizes practical approaches to issues through collaborative problem-solving and involvement in research, internships, and community-based projects.

Students pursuing a major in ENS may choose a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and complete 35 to 37 credits, plus the B.A. or B.S. program requirements. Students select interdisciplinary coursework from at least one of four focus areas: sustainable food systems, energy, water resources, and culture and the built environment.

The Environmental and Sustainability Studies major at Grand Valley State University is designed with the intention for students to easily combine and supplement it with another major, minor, or certificate to further expand knowledge and career options.

Why Study Environmental and Sustainability Studies at Grand Valley?

Make connections to pursue a career as an environmental and sustainability professional in industry, government, and non-profit organizations.
Develop skills in communication, advocacy, outreach, education, and research.
Acquire first-hand experience addressing complex environmental problems through community-based learning, internships, and research projects.
Engage in campus sustainability activities at Michigan's top-rated green university.
Gain the broad educational background needed to create positive change as leaders, decision-makers, and citizens.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Resource Measurement and Maps
Questionnaire Design and Execution
Survey Sampling
Demographic Methods
Document Production and Design
Business Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 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

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 220 other Bachelors in Environmental Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school courses completed
Cumulative grade point average
Standardized test scores
Grade point trend

Rank in class

The middle 50 percent of admitted freshmen students scored between:

3.4 and 3.9 high school grade point average
21 and 26 ACT
1050-1240 SAT

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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