Bachelor in Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)

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Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability. The programme combines biological, economic, and ethical perspectives on environmental issues. Students engage in field study at the Coe College Wilderness Field Station in Northern Minnesota. Courses include hands-on learning through backcountry canoe travel and small class sizes.

Focus areas include Environmental Ethics, Environmental Economics, Ornithology, Statistical Foundations, Environmental Rhetoric, Field Study in the Boundary Waters.

The major requires a total of 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and a capstone seminar. Students complete a four-year plan with summer field study at the Wilderness Field Station as a recommended elective.

Graduates enter roles in environmental consulting, natural resource management, and policy analysis.

Applicants must meet Coe College's general admission requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Submit official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme with summer field study options. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

Coe College began in 1851 and has grown into a selective, private, four-year liberal arts institution. Its academic program covers more than 60 areas of study across a range of fields. Small classes, averaging 16 students, support discussion and critical thinking, while students can pursue double majors and complete internships, research, or off-campus study. Specialized options include aviation studies and flight operations, with flight training at the Eastern Iowa Airport and a business administration degree alongside pilot certificates and ratings.

The college is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city. The surrounding area provides access to internships, jobs, and entertainment, including opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, teaching hospitals, international companies, nonprofits, local startups, and businesses connected to Coe's local alumni network. Students are guaranteed an internship, research, or off-campus study opportunity, and 40 percent study off campus.

Coe is a residential campus, with nearly 100 percent of students living on campus. More than 100 clubs, organizations, and athletic teams support an active student community, and 90 percent of students participate in campus activities. Daily life includes residence halls, dining, athletics, student organizations, and traditions such as Homecoming, Late Night Breakfast, the Victory Bell, and Flunk Day. International students should expect a close campus environment where activities, classes, and social spaces are within a short walk.