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Combined Bachelor of Science / Master of Science

Earth and Space Science

About the Program
Lead Environmental Change

Environmental Science is one of the fastest-growing career fields, preparing you to address global challenges like climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. This combined program allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science and a Master of Science in Natural Sciences in one streamlined pathway. An interdisciplinary program blending geology, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to prepare students for careers solving complex environmental problems.

Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
159 Hours

Delivery Format:
In-Person

Completion Time:
5 years (full-time)

Academic Unit:
Department of Earth and Space Sciences

Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

  • Earn both a BS and MS in a single accelerated pathway
  • Only program in Georgia offering this breadth of interdisciplinary Environmental Science study
  • Hands-on research and fieldwork in water quality, habitat restoration, and global change
  • Preparation for careers in sustainability, environmental policy, consulting, and research
  • Small class sizes with close faculty mentorship
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What Can You Do With This Degree?

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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

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Institutional Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

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