Bachelor in Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)

Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, is known for its career-focused and experiential approach to undergraduate education. Serving around 4,100 students with a significant international presence, the college emphasizes practical skills and early immersion in major coursework through its Upside-Down Curriculum, allowing students to engage with professional material from day one. The small, collaborative campus fosters close faculty mentorship and active student involvement.

With roughly 53 programs that integrate internships, project work and industry partnerships, Champlain prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or graduate study. Hands-on learning takes place across technology, business, creative media and the liberal arts, supported by career services that coordinate internships, portfolio development and employer networking. The curriculum’s applied orientation encourages adaptability and problem solving in real-world contexts.

International students find a supportive environment with advising, language assistance, and connections to local employers in the Burlington region. The city’s creative and outdoor lifestyle complements campus life, offering balance between study and recreation. Champlain is a strong choice for students who want direct professional preparation, practical experience and a community that emphasizes work-ready skills and global awareness.

This minor is offered on-campus and can be completed part-time. It focuses on the political and policy dimensions of environmental challenges rather than scientific theory. Students engage with real-world applications of environmental decision-making in organizations and communities. The programme emphasizes practical strategies for addressing environmental impacts through policy development and advocacy.

Focus areas include Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Climate Change and Energy Policy, Environmental Law, Ecological Economics, Environmental Communication.

The minor requires 18 credits distributed across foundational courses, policy-focused upper-level courses, and a selection from a range of specialized electives. Students must complete one course from a list of approved options in addition to core requirements.

Graduates pursue roles in environmental advocacy, policy analysis, sustainability coordination, and public affairs within nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private sector firms.

No specific GPA or test scores are required for admission to the minor. Students must be enrolled in a degree programme at Champlain College and meet any prerequisites for individual courses.

The programme totals about 18 credit hours. On-campus, part-time. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.