The B.A. degree in Environmental Studies provides students with a holistic education on environmental topics that includes the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities. The degree allows students to connect with present and emerging environmental problems in a uniquely interdisciplinary manner, and will prepare them for positions in environmental management and in environmentally themed non-profit organizations, to bring an environmental perspective to any career, as well as preparing them for further studies. The degree is focused on the comprehensive study of human interaction with the natural environment.
The B.A. degree offers students a choice of two concentrations: A standard concentration and a sustainability concentration. Within the sustainability concentration, students can further choose an urban sustainability focus. Students selecting the sustainability concentration will recognize the concept of 鈥渟ustainability鈥� as a dynamic condition characterized by the interdependency among physical, biological, economic, and social systems.
Students choosing the urban sustainability focus will be able to identify the concepts and methods of environmental economics, environmental politics, ethics, design, and human geography relevant to the sustainability of environmental resources and social institutions in urban settings; as well as recognize and understand the functions of sustainable institutions created for water, land, air, and urban management at multiple spatial and temporal scales.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
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January 2025
Lincoln Park Campus
2400 N. Sheffield Ave,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60614, Midwest, United States
You are considered an international freshman applicant if you have been educated outside of the U.S. at any time during secondary school (high school).
English proficiency requirement
Students educated outside the U.S. for secondary school (high school) are required to submit an exam score that meets our English proficiency requirement.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 on the IELTS Academic
TOEFL - 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 on the DET
SAT - minimum evidence based reading and writing score of 540
ACT - minimum reading score of 18 and English score of 20
PTE Academic - minimum English academic score of 53
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test - 59 on the PdT overall with no subsection lower than 17
Application Deadlines: Early Action - Nov. 15; Regular Notification - Feb 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
92 percent of DePaul undergraduate students enter into professional employment or continue their studies within sixth months of graduating.
