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Bachelor of Environmental Studies
California State University, East Bay
- Hayward, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Secondary school diploma; GPA 3.0 or higher for schools outside the US; SAT/ACT not required. English proficiency required unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma; GPA 3.0 or higher for schools outside the US; SAT/ACT not required
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 44
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review admission requirements and available intakes for Environmental Studies. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,496 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Hayward campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science |
| Department | Department of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
53 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,496 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,509 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 44, IELTS Academic 6.

