About the course

This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Environmental Studies. Environmental studies students receive a foundation in the natural sciences but focus more of their studies on the social sciences, policy studies, environmental design, and the humanities. This program provides a broadly integrated understanding that includes, among others, the business, economic, social, and political facets of environmental challenges with a focus on policy, law, and sociality aspect of these challenges. Completion of this program prepares students to transfer at the junior level to an environmental studies program or related field at a four-year college or university. This program also prepares students for careers in the non-profit sector, government agencies, environmental planning, sustainability advising, green business, environmental education, environmental journalism, and related areas.

　　An Environmental Studies pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:

　　Environmental Educator

　　Public Relations Specialist

　　Nature Conservation Officer

　　Environmental Attorney

　　Sustainability Specialist

　　Environmental Fundraiser

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Seattle
Spring (April), 2024	Seattle
Summer (June), 2024	Seattle
Fall (September), 2024	Seattle
Winter (January), 2025	Seattle
Spring (April), 2025	Seattle
Summer (June), 2025	Seattle
Fall (September), 2025	Seattle
Winter (January), 2026	Seattle
Spring (April), 2026	Seattle
Summer (June), 2026	Seattle

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Seattle Central College

Official/Unofficial High school transcripts required.

　　U.S. high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0

　　SAT 510 in Reading and Writing

　　ACT 19 for both English and Reading

　　IELTS - 6.0 (5.0 in writing)

　　TOEFL iBT - 64 (17 in writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Seattle Central College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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