Program at a Glance

Program: Bachelor
College(s): College of Undergraduate Studies
Department(s): Office of Interdisc Studies

In State Tuition
Out of State Tuition

$212.28 per credit hour

$748.89 per credit hour

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The Environmental Studies degree prepares students for a number of interesting and challenging careers. Its interdisciplinary nature provides students with tools that can be applied across a spectrum of science, social behavior, and humanities, using the strengths of the various areas. Students seeking journalistic or artistic careers will gain a scientific background by which to understand environmental science, while students going into the sciences will appreciate the social, political, and ethical dimensions of environmental actions and policy decisions.

Degree Requirements

Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
Students must have declared an Environmental Studies major at least two semesters before graduation.
Research, Internship, and Independent study credit cannot be used in this major without approval from the Interdisciplinary Studies Advising Office and Program Director.
Co-op credit cannot be used in the major.
Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) grade in each course required for the major.
Students must consult with an academic advisor when entering the program.
Courses designated in 1 (General Education Program) and 2 (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.
Students wishing to earn an Environmental Studies degree as a double degree, double major, or second degree, must complete all advanced level core requirements and restricted electives exclusive of credits done for the other degree(s) and/or major(s), including any minors associated with that degree.
Courses taken to satisfy basic and advanced core requirements cannot be used as in the Sciences or Communication and Planning track electives.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Fall: March 1
Spring: September 1
Summer: January 1

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Career Opportunities

UCF prepares you for life beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll experience a wide range of opportunity, like learning diverse skills from world-renowned faculty to networking with top employers across Central Florida to gaining first-hand experience in internships nearby. Achieve your degree and more as a Knight.