If you’re interested in important issues involving human-environment interactions, like urban development, climate change, demographics, and natural resource management, start earning your B.A. in Geography and Environmental Sustainability today.
In our 100% online Geography and Environmental Sustainability degree, you’ll develop skills in Geographic Information Systems and computer programming while exploring the ethical and social responsibilities of these technologies.
This program combines the spatial analysis and mapping expertise of a geography degree with the sustainable development and environmental stewardship principles of a sustainability degree. Through urban and sustainable landscape analysis, you’ll gain a competitive edge for careers in urban planning, natural resource management, data analytics and more, preparing you to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Gain expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including spatial analysis and data visualization.
Engage with local and global communities to develop skills in community planning and international development.
Learn about managing natural resources, ecological conservation, and environmental sustainability to ensure responsible use and conservation.
Understand how to assess environmental impacts to help organizations meet regulatory standards and minimize their ecological footprint.
Explore issues of conservation justice to address environmental inequalities through environmental studies.
Participate in field work and develop project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and complete environmental projects and initiatives.
In this sustainability and geography degree, you’ll be equipped with the skills to pursue diverse careers in fields like urban planning, natural resource management and more. These roles involve applying knowledge of geospatial technologies, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development practices to address real-world conservational challenges.
Coursework is offered 100% online, so you can keep your work, life, and education in balance.
Tuition for the Online BA in Geography & Environmental Sustainability program is $450 per credit hour.
The price quoted above reflects the total per-credit-hour cost of tuition and fees for exclusively online students. Most classes are three credit hours. The total cost can vary depending on the hours needed and possible transfer credits.
UTSA Online reserves the right to modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by The University of Texas Board of Regents.
Under state law, the UT Board of Regents is authorized to set tuition. The UT Board of Regents may consider the proposed tuition and fee increases at an upcoming board meeting. For this reason, your registration is not considered final until after the Board’s action setting tuition and fees for each academic year.
You may qualify for financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships. For eligibility, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the applicable aid year. UTSA’s federal school code is 010115. You must complete a new application each year you are attending.
As a Military Friendly School, we offer many programs to support our students in the military, our veterans, and their families, while working closely with the UTSA Veterans Certification Office. Veterans and military families, please note that UTSA’s Online BA in Digital Media Influence is not eligible for the Hazelwood Act benefit.
You may qualify for financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships. For eligibility, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the applicable aid year. UTSA’s federal school code is 010115. You must complete a new application each year you are attending.
As a Military Friendly School, we offer many programs to support our students in the military, our veterans, and their families, while working closely with the UTSA Veterans Certification Office. Veterans and military families, please note that UTSA’s Online BA in Digital Media Influence is not eligible for the Hazelwood Act benefit.
All applicants to the online BA in Geography & Environmental Sustainability are subject to the standard UTSA requirements. Visit this page for more details or call (210) 458-4000 to speak to an enrollment counselor.
Time-to-completion will vary based upon the number of previously earned credits that are eligible for transfer. If taking the full 120 credit hours, it can take four to five years, depending on course load. With transfer credit, the time to graduation may be significantly less—possibly one to two years. The good news is that your Academic Advisor will help you customize your graduation plan
A maximum of 66 credit hours of lower division (freshman and sophomore) transfer work from a community college can be applied to a bachelor’s degree at UTSA. If you have exceeded the 66 hours of lower division work, the most applicable 66 credit hours will be applied to the degree you would like to earn. In order to earn a degree from UTSA Online, all students must successfully complete a minimum of 30 applicable credits at UTSA.
There is no maximum number of transferable hours from a four-year accredited institution. Applicable transfer coursework is determined by the Registrar’s Office once students have submitted their official transcripts with their application. Any coursework that does not correspond to courses offered by the university may transfer as elective credit.
If you currently own a laptop, please make sure your device meets the minimum standards required for the GIS software. You can find a list of the ArcGIS Pro requirements here.
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