Environmental Science

Saint Joseph's University offers the opportunity to join various clubs and organizations that will enrich your academic experience and provide strong preparation for a career in environmental science. 

Saint Joseph's University's Green Fund brings together faculty and students in creating new sustainability changes on campus. The Green Fund manages the university-wide recycling program, energy conservation program and water conservation program to encourage social responsibility.

Saint Joseph's University is also proud to host a chapter of Net Impact, a program dedicated to helping leaders build a more just and sustainable world. Through the program, students are encouraged to attend events, participate in fellowships, strengthen their leadership skills and apply for career opportunities.

Saint Joseph’s University’s environmental science major offers a strong foundation in the natural sciences. You will develop skills in experimental design, surveying scientific literature, data collection, data reduction and the presentation of scientific conclusions to a range of audiences. Your teachers are noted experts and researchers in the field of environmental science. 

Coursework begins with the basic principles of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, and then moves on to a series of upper-level courses in three broad areas: environmental policy, biological sciences or physical sciences. This allows you to design your own unique course of study. Additionally, you complete a semester-long experiential learning project that gives you a look at career paths in environmental science. 

Environmental science is offered as a major and minor. Students interested in sustainability can add an environmental and sustainability studies minor that focuses on understanding environmental and sustainability issues. 

Saint Joseph's University also offers a variety of graduate options to help undergraduates further develop their skills and advance their careers after graduation. Environmental science majors often go on to obtain a Biology M.S. or M.A. The M.A. program accommodates both full- and part-time students. Undergraduate students enrolled at Saint Joseph’s University with majors in biology or environmental science may be able to complete a combined 5-year B.S./M.A. or B.S./M.S. degree.

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.
 

Affordable tuition rates can be found on our Tuition and Fees page.*

*Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition and Fees page for a detailed breakdown.

To apply for this program, complete an application online. SAT and/or ACT scores are optional but you can submit them if you think they’ll strengthen your application.

Learn more about admissions requirements and how to apply as a first-year student, transfer student or international student.

First-Year Students
Applications for high school students are available beginning August 1 of your senior year. Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision options are available. For a full timeline of deadlines, visit our admission page.

Transfer Students
Applications to transfer to Saint Joseph’s are accepted on a rolling basis for fall and spring start terms.

1. To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.

2. A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.

Transfer credit may be awarded for previous coursework. A course must meet the following requirements to be considered for transfer to Saint Joseph’s University:

• Undergraduate courses with a grade of “C” or above
• Graduate courses with a grade of “B” or above
• Pass/Fail grades are not eligible for transfer credit
• Must be from a regionally or programmatically accredited institution
• The coursework must match the course offered at Saint Joseph's
• Some programs have a time limit for specific courses
• Earned credit may be submitted for review based on a timeline of less than or equal to 5 to 10 years between completion of course and enrollment at SJU

Visit the Transfer Admission page for a detailed breakdown of courses and institutions eligible for transfer.

If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:

• Satisfy general admission requirements
• Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey

Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT as an option to the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agency is required.

Saint Joseph’s is a military-friendly institution and offers assistance and services to veterans and their dependents who are utilizing educational benefits. Benefits include:

• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
• Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
• Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
• Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
• Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
• Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)