University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Earth Science and Policy in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The pressing issues of global climate change and localized environmental shifts pose significant challenges for generations to come. Addressing these concerns demands individuals with comprehensive scientific knowledge of Earth's natural systems, coupled with awareness of their socioeconomic and political implications. This academic program aims to connect the physical and natural sciences (particularly Earth sciences) with social sciences, recognizing that meaningful environmental solutions require professionals who comprehend both scientific realities and human dimensions. The curriculum prepares graduates not just to understand these complex issues, but to employ diverse quantitative methods and core scientific principles to develop actionable solutions.
Students completing this program will gain exceptional qualifications for careers in environmental law, consulting, or nonprofit sectors focused on environmental science and policy. Additionally, the major provides a robust foundation for advanced graduate studies in environmental science and policy-related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212