Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies - Environmental Education and Communication Specialization

As an Environmental Studies student, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to integrate the ecological, social, and economic aspects of sustainability. Our program takes advantage of Seattle University’s unique location in one of the nation’s most sustainable cities surrounded by unique landscapes to explore local environmental concerns that range from urban sustainability to landscape ecology, climate justice and more. Our program uses a holistic and interdisciplinary approach, allowing you to tailor your major to meet your interests and better understand how people and the environment can thrive together. Through coursework in the natural sciences with the social sciences and humanities, you will learn to assess environmental problems and propose solutions that are sustainable and just for all communities. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to teach, raise public awareness, advocate and motivate for environmental change using a broad base of mediums and communication strategies.

Applications are reviewed holistically to consider many factors. For specific program requirements, please review the program’s admissions requirements. Competitive applicants typically have the equivalent of a 3.0 grade-point average or higher on a U.S.-based 4.0 scale. Applicants should provide copies of transcripts/grade reports for the equivalent of US grades 9-11, and grade 12 if it has been completed. We recognize that grade 9 is considered middle school/lower secondary in many countries; however, we still would like to see transcripts for at least 3 years of coursework.