BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The Department of Environmental Science & Policy educates students to become professionals ready to understand and solve society’s challenging environmental issues. Three concentrations — Assessment, Science, and Policy — allow for different areas of emphasis. Within each concentration, students can choose from a wide range of courses to build a strong foundation in both the applied and theoretical aspects of their area of expertise. The program allows students the flexibility to pursue their individual related passion, whether that interest is in the scientific, political, economic, legal, social, or natural resource realm of environmental issues.
Located in the scenic and historic Hudson Valley, our curriculum offers numerous opportunities for hands-on study at nearby field sites. Some courses include labs taught on the Hudson River aboard our recently acquired 28’ research vessel.
The curriculum extends beyond coursework through internship and research opportunities included in our major requirements. These opportunities expose students to different environmentally-focused career paths and prepare them to be competitive candidates either in the professional sector or in graduate school.
As a result of combining our curriculum with extensive individual guidance and attention from faculty, the Department has gained a reputation among employers in both government and private sectors for molding students into citizens with a high-level of environmental consciousness and scientific talent who are well-prepared for challenging environmental careers; and employers extol the level of knowledge and skills our students can and have demonstrated fresh out of college.
The curriculum’s flexibility also allows students who wish to pursue graduate studies to schedule a comprehensive undergraduate research experience, which has a very successful record of placing students in excellent graduate programs. Some features of the program are: extensive hands-on field or laboratory experience utilizing the most up-to-date laboratory equipment, regional and national conference presentation opportunities, and placement guidance into graduate school.
The interdisciplinary nature of our curriculum is also well-suited to accommodate dual majors and minors, and is particularly beneficial to students interested in: biology, zoology, ecology, geology, hydrology, climatology, botany, social sciences, health sciences, liberal arts, business, international affairs, and many other areas of studies.
Intakes
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- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Human Resources
In strategic partnership with the Marist community, the Office of Human Resources is committed to cultivating an equitable and distinctive workplace. We do this through the attraction, development, and recognition of a diverse and talented workforce.
Our team provides effective services and solutions in support of the College's mission and core values, including:
- Benefits and compensation administration
- Compliance with federal, state, and local laws
- Employee and labor relations
- Employee records management
- Learning and development
- Performance management
- Policy development and interpretation
- Recruitment and retention
- Strategic planning
Benefits at Marist
At Marist College, we value your health and wellness and understand your need for quality, affordable care. The Office of Human Resources is committed to providing faculty and staff with a best-in-class benefits program that offers rich benefits, services and planning for financial security.
The Office of Human Resources continually strives to exceed the expectations of the College community. To achieve this goal, we are excited to be developing new benefit programs for eligible employees in Wellness, Work/Life Balance, Training and Development.
Marist College offers all eligible employees the following benefit programs:
Health Benefits
- Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Holiday Schedule
- Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
- Discount Programs
The actual terms of the various employee benefit plans are stated in and governed by the formal plan documents. Additional information may be found on the myMarist employee portal.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Application Process for Full-Time International First-Year Students
Please submit the following:
- A completed first-year application
- Apply online (choose one):
- Marist Online Application or
- Note: If you are applying Early Decision you must also print and submit the Declaration of Early Decision with all required signatures
- Common Application
- Or download and print an application:
- Marist Application An image of the pdf logo
- The Counselor Recommendation and Transcript Request Form An image of the PDF logo.
- One additional letter of recommendation
- One personal essay (details in application)
- English Proficiency Exam results if you are a non-native English-speaking student. Marist accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test.
- Note: The English Proficiency Exam result requirement can be waived for students who have met any of the following criteria:
- Completed or are pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Attained a minimum score of 500 on the SAT Critical Reading or Writing section
- Attended a U.S. or international school taught in English for a minimum of four years without any English as a Second Language courses
- TOEFL - Students must submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper based TOEFL exam or a 213 on the computer based TOEFL or an 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam
- IELTS - Students must submit a minimum score of 6.5
- Duolingo English Test- Students must submit a minimum score of 115
- Note: All test scores must come directly from the Testing Service to Marist. The Marist report code is 2400. Scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class of the proposed term of entry.
- Official United States high school/secondary school transcripts if applicable and/or official translated high school/secondary school transcripts of all foreign academic credentials (examination results and grade reports)
- Official results of the SAT or ACT exam if you want the Admission Committee to consider your scores (Marist is test optional).
- A $50 non-refundable application fee
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
195200 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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