Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Geography - Environmental Policy and Management in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,956
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geography explores the intricate connections between people and their surroundings, along with the spatial aspects of key global issues. The undergraduate program offers students four specialization choices or a flexible general bachelor's degree in science or arts, customized to individual preferences.
The Environmental Policy and Management track focuses on developing critical analysis and assessment capabilities for environmental governance. Addressing decisions about sustainable resource utilization demands a multidisciplinary perspective that considers physical, economic, and political factors shaping human-environment interactions. This specialization enhances career opportunities by cultivating essential analytical competencies valued across various environmental management sectors.
Program objectives
Geography bachelor's degree graduates acquire the ability to:
Examine dynamic human-place relationships, Refine visualization, observation, and interpretation abilities
Utilize geographical expertise to address multifaceted challenges, Gather, process, and visualize information through GIS and related methodologies, Cultivate comprehensive understanding of ecological and societal systems
Explore urban development and environmental transformation topics
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program as a regular freshman student, you must be a graduate from an approved or accredited high school (GED certificate may not be used for admission) and satisfy the below requirements:
You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno. The academic courses include: English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. A weighted GPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, AP or IB classes.
You must submit your final, official high school transcripts to support your application for admission.
SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration
IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0 plus
TOEFL score 61 plus
You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno. The academic courses include: English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. A weighted GPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, AP or IB classes.
You must submit your final, official high school transcripts to support your application for admission.
SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration
IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0 plus
TOEFL score 61 plus
Tuition
USD
16,956