Overview
Earth and environmental sciences and their engineering and policy applications are at the forefront of critical issues facing society in the coming decades. Climate change, water scarcity, the growing demand on natural resources, and environmental sustainability are all challenges for the Southwest, the United States, and the global community.
The goal of the Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability program of the Northern Arizona University is to foster integrative and transformative research that lies between the traditional science and environmental engineering sub-disciplines.
Career
Career opportunities that might be pursued:
- Research scientist
- Post-secondary educator
- Environmental consultancy supervisor
- Environmental policy specialist
- Resource management supervisor
- Non-governmental organization leader
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Environmental Science-Policy Interface
- Regional Topics in Earth and Environmental Science and Policy
- Research Methods in Earth and Environmental Science
- Meta-analysis In Ecology And Evolution
- Plant Ecology
- Microbial Ecology
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 6 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency
- GRE revised General Test
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- Personal statement or essay
- Resume or curriculum vitae
Tuition Fee
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International
28778 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28778 USD per year -
National
27940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27940 USD per year -
In-State
11390 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11390 USD per year
Living costs for Flagstaff
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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