Overview

The Environmental Science program at Tarleton State University provides students with the opportunity to focus on the the ecological, socioeconomic, and policy factors critical to environmental assessment, management, and program implementation. Students may also explore interdisciplinary interactions among these components of environmental science.

Through rigorous and varied coursework, along with access to researches associated with Tarleton State University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research (TIAER) students can develop an environmental science program that fits their own career interests.

Designed With You in Mind

Environmental science is a rapidly growing field. Environmental specialists may:

Assess impacts of development on ecological processes

Investigate the impact of human decision making on natural resource use, or

Help determine the influence of public policies on environmental sustainability.

Environmental scientists may work in the field analyzing environmental impacts on soil, water, or air. They may also become laboratory-based researchers, educators, program managers, or policy makers.

Program Objectives

Provide students with a solid background in environmental science that they can use to integrate their knowledge across many different areas.

Provide students with technical skills such as the ability to observe, record, and interpret data.

Students will gain the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Students will learn how to work in a group setting and develop project management capabilities necessary for a career in Environmental Science.

Provide students with the scientific knowledge and training to better understand and resolve environmental problems.

Professional Opportunities

Our program faculty are members of various state and national environmental organizations that build collaborative research programs. Students in our program can become active in organizations such as:

Ecological Society of America (ESA)

National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)

National Water Research Institute (NWRI)

Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental and Restoration Biology

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Law

Environmental Geology

Issues in Water Resources

Environmental Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Hydrology or any other areas related to Environmental Science

Submit online graduate admissions application

Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee

Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less

A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)

International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process

Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding

If you choose to stay in one of our Residence Halls, fill out the Housing Application

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Tuition Fee

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International

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 24 months.
National

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7467 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7467 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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