BS in Global and Environmental Change/Accelerated MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Energy and Sustainability Concentration) Undergraduate Programme By George Mason University |TopUniversities

BS in Global and Environmental Change/Accelerated MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Energy and Sustainability Concentration)

Subject Ranking

# 501-550QS Subject Rankings

Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

This interdisciplinary undergraduate program is one of the first of its kind in the nation. It distinguishes itself from other degrees in the natural sciences by examining local, regional, and global scales to better understand the dynamics of the Earth's systems (the geosphere, the atmosphere, the ecosphere, the sociosphere) and their interactions. In addition, it emphasizes the dynamic and changing Earth systems and the use of Earth observing and remote sensing and related geoinformation technologies in detecting changes. The MAIS is for students who seek a master’s degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines. It addresses the rapidly evolving demand for unique graduate study by promoting advanced scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Applicants must show a capacity for original thought in cross disciplinary research. There may be additional skills required of students applying to specific concentrations. Students will be admitted only if the program can assign to them a faculty advisor appropriate for the intended course of study. Students can pursue one of the following structured interdisciplinary concentrations: Community college teaching (in communication, English, information systems, math, Spanish, or TESL); Computational social science; Energy and sustainability; Film and video studies; Folklore studies; Higher education (administration or student affairs); Neuroethics; Religion, culture, and values ; Social entrepreneurship; Social justice and human rights; War and the military in society; Women and gender studies. Students also have the opportunity to design an individualized concentration to meet the special needs of their careers in Individualized studies. Highly qualified undergraduates in major may apply to the accelerated master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. If accepted, and depending on their undergraduate major, students will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in their major and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in energy and sustainability after satisfactory completion of 150 credits, sometimes within five years.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

This interdisciplinary undergraduate program is one of the first of its kind in the nation. It distinguishes itself from other degrees in the natural sciences by examining local, regional, and global scales to better understand the dynamics of the Earth's systems (the geosphere, the atmosphere, the ecosphere, the sociosphere) and their interactions. In addition, it emphasizes the dynamic and changing Earth systems and the use of Earth observing and remote sensing and related geoinformation technologies in detecting changes. The MAIS is for students who seek a master’s degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines. It addresses the rapidly evolving demand for unique graduate study by promoting advanced scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Applicants must show a capacity for original thought in cross disciplinary research. There may be additional skills required of students applying to specific concentrations. Students will be admitted only if the program can assign to them a faculty advisor appropriate for the intended course of study. Students can pursue one of the following structured interdisciplinary concentrations: Community college teaching (in communication, English, information systems, math, Spanish, or TESL); Computational social science; Energy and sustainability; Film and video studies; Folklore studies; Higher education (administration or student affairs); Neuroethics; Religion, culture, and values ; Social entrepreneurship; Social justice and human rights; War and the military in society; Women and gender studies. Students also have the opportunity to design an individualized concentration to meet the special needs of their careers in Individualized studies. Highly qualified undergraduates in major may apply to the accelerated master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. If accepted, and depending on their undergraduate major, students will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in their major and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in energy and sustainability after satisfactory completion of 150 credits, sometimes within five years.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language requirements: Students are required to have paper-based TOEFL of 570 and 230 on the computer-based TOEFL ; overall band score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English.

Jan-2000

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