About Environmental Studies in California State University Fullerton

CSUF's Environmental Studies Program (ENST) opened its doors in the late 1960s, awarded its first degree in the early 1970s, and is still going strong today. It represents a large and academically diverse inter-disciplinary graduate program, offering breadth and flexibility for students wishing to obtain a Master of Science in Environmental Studies. 

Rather than conforming to a rigidly-defined curriculum, students are encouraged to craft a graduate study plan that meets both the core requirements of the ENST Program and allows them to pursue courses in other departments that suit their own vocational or intellectual goals.

Recent graduates work in air quality management, endangered species protection, ecotourism, environmental education, environmental activism. forestry, museum administration, public administration, water quality management, and wetlands restoration.

The program draws on excellent instructors and mentors from an array of departments -- anthropology, biology, chemistry, economics, ethnic studies, geography, geology, history, liberal studies, public health, political science, sociology, and more -- as well as highly trained environmental professionals from local and regional government, as well as private environmental firms. 

Academic qualification equivalents 

• You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.

  You must meet the following requirements:

• The minimum English language proficiency as determined by your graduate program. See requirements below.
• Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
• Note: Some master's programs have additional requirements, such as department applications, letters of recommendation, portfolios, auditions, or tests (e.g., GMAT, GRE, MAT). Graduate applicants should check with their graduate departments for additional requirements and deadlines. 
• Graduate students may request to apply a limited amount of transfer coursework towards unit requirements for a master's degree. Transfer coursework is subject to provisions provided by the graduate studies office .

English language requirements

• TOEFL  iBT (including paper, home) : 80
• IELTS Academic Test: 6.5
• PTE Academic Test: 58

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