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Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental Science

EDUCO - Wilkes University

USA,Pennsylvania

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 43,496/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2025

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USA, Pennsylvania

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1933

Total Students: 4,500 +

Int. Students: 126 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, USA

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Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental Science

Program Overview

The degree in earth and environmental science at Wilkes University is flexible, and when paired with a non-science minor such as education, political science, English or business can lead to many exciting career paths. This bachelor of arts program is ideal if you’re interested in a specialized career path such as teaching, environmental law or business consulting.

If your goal is to teach high school sciences, there is a track specifically designed for you, and will satisfy the requirements leading to a Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certificate in Earth and Space Science. By adding courses in chemistry and biology, you will also satisfy the requirements for a Pennsylvania teaching certification in general science.

What Will You Learn as an Earth and Environmental Science Major?

As an Earth and Environmental Science major, you’ll study human interactions with the earth and the environment and its implications.
You’ll learn the basics of environmental science, including geology, meteorology, environmental engineering, ocean science and more.
In a field laboratory component to each earth and environmental science class, you’ll conduct field-based analysis of local geologic features, soils and aquatic ecosystems.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 43,496 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in EDUCO - Wilkes University

CAD 10,624 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.