About the Program
From climate change and conservation to sustainability and resource management, RSU’s Environmental Studies program equips you to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges. This fully online degree blends science, social science, and communication to help you understand how human behavior intersects with the natural world.
As an Environmental Studies major, you’ll explore local and global environmental problems through an interdisciplinary lens. Whether you want to work in policy, education, nonprofit advocacy, or community planning, this program provides the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference.
Program Features
- Interdisciplinary approach: Study topics across biology, sociology, political science, and more to gain a well-rounded view of environmental challenges.
- Fully online flexibility: Earn your degree 100% online, with the freedom to balance your studies with work and life.
- Real-world relevance: Learn about pressing topics like climate change, resource depletion, and disaster mitigation through engaging, applied coursework.
- Critical thinking focus: Strengthen your communication, reasoning, and research skills as you analyze environmental problems from multiple angles.
Program Snapshot
Program Type
Bachelor's Degree
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Duration
4 years
Program Location
Claremore
Credit Hours
120
Why RSU?
Experience our student-first approach in any of Rogers State University’s degree programs. Attentive faculty and an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 position you to succeed academically and professionally.
From helping you avoid heavy student debt to keeping courses relevant to the modern business world, RSU is committed to your success as a Hillcat.
Fast Facts
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
99%
small classes, with some labs even limited to 15 students
80%+
of students who apply for financial aid receive it
Careers With an Environmental Studies Degree
 With your degree in hand, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:
- Environmental educator
- Sustainability coordinator
- Climate policy analyst
- Community planner
- Nonprofit program manager
- Environmental researcher
- Public information officer
- Environmental educator
- Nonprofit program manager
- Sustainability coordinator
- Environmental researcher
- Climate policy analyst
- Public information officer
- Community planner
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