Overview

Students in the Environmental Geosciences program at Valdosta State University hone their skills both in and out of the classroom. Environmental geosciences students have access to a number of facilities that enhance classroom study, including the Geosciences Fossil Lab, which features hundreds of animal and plant fossils. The Lake Louise Environmental Research Station, a 13-acre blackwater lake 7 miles from campus, is owned and maintained by the university and serves as an outdoor laboratory for students to study soil science, hydrology, biogeography, microbiology, botany and entomology. Other unique facilities available for environmental geosciences majors include a rock preparation room and student environmental research station.

The environmental geosciences program at Valdosta State University prepares students to enter graduate programs in geography, planning and related fields or to embark upon careers in industry, government or education. Students in the program develop skills in fieldwork, computer mapping and geographic information systems and learn about climate, landforms, water resources and environmental policy. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to analyze environmental questions and devise solutions. Students use tools in geography and planning, along with a variety of analytical and technical skills to analyze environmental, hydrologic and planning problems of the region. Students in the program may choose a track in either geography or geology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology

Geography

Biochemistry

Environmental Sciences

Statistics

Meteorology
Soil and Waters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, 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

Test Scores
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Certificate of Finance Form
Completed Medical Form
All international students must purchase the VSU medical insurance plan
A copy of the student's passport/visa

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21270 USD / year

≈ 21270 USD / year
Out-of-State

20670 USD / year

≈ 20670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5610 USD / year

≈ 5610 USD / year

Living costs

Valdosta

United States

900 - 1400 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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