Overview

By bridging approaches from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the interdisciplinary B.A. in Sustainability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi will prepare students to take leadership roles in careers in environmental communication, policy, and research.

What Will I Learn?

Students will gain scientific literacy and learn how cultural understandings of the environment impact civic discourse, knowledge production, and decision making, and how to develop sustainable solutions for pressing social and environmental problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Society
Communication, Society, and the Environment
Environmental Humanities
Science, Technology, and the Environment
Sustainable Policy and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

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

12394 USD / year

≈ 12394 USD / year
Out-of-State

12394 USD / year

≈ 12394 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10394 USD / year

≈ 10394 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident: $4,944.00 + $1,000 additional non residential tuition/term (12-19 semester hours)

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

800 - 1300 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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