Bachelor in Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition comes to 44,334 USD per year.

This programme is designed for students interested in scientific study of environmental issues affecting species, habitats, and ecosystems. It focuses on ecology and conservation biology through field-based learning and research. Students complete four years of research with faculty and a required field research component. The programme is the only one of its kind in the Lehigh Valley.

Focus areas include ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, field research, global environmental issues, sociopolitical contexts of conservation.

The programme requires 49 credits, distributed across core courses in environmental conservation, laboratory and field research, and a required field research component. All students complete four years of research with faculty.

Graduates pursue careers with agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and state environmental departments, or continue to graduate study in environmental science and related fields.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum major GPA of 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in all major courses and prerequisite courses. Transfer courses must be less than 10 years old.

The programme totals about 49 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Cedar Crest College brings a long-running academic tradition to a historic campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is primarily a women’s undergraduate institution, while its graduate programs are co-educational. Adult undergraduate programs welcome men and women who are returning to education or pursuing a new degree or certificate. The campus includes an arboretum, a gallery system, the Rodale Aquatic Center, and the Home of Unity and Belonging.

Academic study combines liberal arts foundations with research and hands-on opportunities. Programs span business, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, communication, creative writing, education, biological sciences, environmental conservation, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, the performing arts, and global studies. Nursing includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, practitioner, educator, administrator, forensic nursing, and nurse anesthesia pathways. Students can also pursue certificates, minors, cooperative agreements, and pre-professional concentrations.

Professional preparation is central to the Cedar Crest experience. The college has hosted a technology and talent summit bringing industry and academic leaders together, and its programs are designed to support career goals and continued relevance in work. Graduates have applied their training in settings ranging from healthcare to technology and the arts. International students should compare delivery formats carefully: programs may be on campus, online, hybrid, or low-residency. Graduate and adult options provide additional flexibility, while the traditional undergraduate experience is centered on campus.