Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management offers an interdisciplinary opportunity to study environmental issues and policy by exploring the interrelationship between public and private sectors and society, economics, and the environment. This program is designed to help you apply your talent in pursuit of careers in the public and private sectors, where environmental policy and its management are relevant to an organization’s function.*

 Program Highlights 

This degree program focuses on the environment in conjunction with a set of core courses in science, economics, and policy. Students benefit from this highly diverse program that draws courses and faculty from across disciplines throughout the University, including business, arts and sciences, health sciences, and legal studies. The curriculum includes:

  • Concepts of economics, ethics and values, environmental politics, business, law, culture, and property rights
  • Study of the science of the environment and sustainability
  • An examination of how institutions in society, including government, business, and nonprofits, participate in devising solutions to environmental issues
  • Real problems and issues concerning the environment
  • Opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving in the application of concepts and methods to issues at the local, national, and global level

 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Course 5
    Mathematics Course 5
    Communication Course 5
    Arts and Humanities Course 6
    Physical Science Course 6
    Social Science Course 6
    Courses Credits
    Eight Skills of the Effective Legal Studies Student 5
    Introduction to Environmental Policy and Management 5
    The Politics of Managing the Environment 5
    Statistics 5
    Ethics and Public Administration 5
    Introduction to Policy Making 5
    Introduction to Administrative Law 5
    Socially Responsible Leadership 5
    Environmental Science—Ecosystems, Resources, and Carbon Footprints 5
    The Economics of Environmental Management 6
    The Global Environment 6
    Environmental Policy Analysis 6
    Advanced Environmental Law and Policy 6
    Finance and Budgeting in the Public Sector 6
    Private and Public Sector Partnerships 6
    Program Evaluation OR 6
    Grant Writing
    Bachelor’s Capstone in Environmental Policy and Management 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 54
    Total Program Requirements 180

 Already Have College Credits? 

Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree from Kaplan University in as little as two years.†

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

This baccalaureate program could help prepare you to pursue a wide range of careers in the environmental field including: sustainability coordinator, corporate environmental specialist, environmental policy analyst, environmental policy advisor, energy advisor, program manager, program coordinator, compliance specialist, policy and planning consultant, conservation land manager, and waste management specialist.*

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Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements180
Total cost of tuition$66,780.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective February 22, 2010, a minimum deposit of $80 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
†Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for details about our Transfer of Credit policy.