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Associate of Environmental Studies
- New Westminster, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Environmental Studies and apply appropriate scientific methods
- Interpret findings
- And communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Biologist or ecologist
- Urban and regional planner
- Sustainability coordinator
- Environmental educator
- Environmental lawyer
- Engineering
Curriculum
- Environmental core (climate change science
- People and nature
- Environmental policy
- Environmental economics
- Problem solving
- Experiential symposium) with electives in environmental ethics
- Literature and American environmental history.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent with a final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent (most programmes)
- Minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester
- English proficiency by IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 56 or Duolingo 110
- Among others. Some programmes add subject prerequisites
- Auditions or competitive ranking.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
- Some programmes higher
Accepted academic background
Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0
- Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Environmental Studies admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Campus in New Westminster |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Interdisciplinary HSS |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026, PTE Academic no section below 4.0, Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01), IELTS Academic 6.5.