BA in Liberal Studies - Environmental Studies Online Degree Information

	BA in Liberal Studies - Environmental Studies
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Degree Title:	BA in Liberal Studies - Environmental Studies
College:	Union Institute & University
Description:	The global environmental crisis will be a major theme of the twenty-first century. If there are conflicts between human needs and the health of the planet, how do we weigh the balance? Understanding the many facets of these questions falls into the realm of environmental literacy and requires knowledge of the natural sciences, statistical analysis, and mathematics. Students can use the world around them as a classroom to explore the discipline of ecology and the computer as a tool to model processes and analyze data. They can explore attitudes and actions toward the environment through the study of literature, philosophy, design and engineering, and qualitative research methods.

Accreditation:	The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (?)
Delivery Format:	Online format in Virtual Vermont with primarily asynchronous communication. (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
440 E. McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Courses generally offered in 8-week sessions or full semesters, with terms available throughout the calendar year.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges; credit by institutional assessment for law enforcement training; college level examinations; online learning. Maximum combined transfer from all types: 90 semester credits.

Delivery Format: (?)
Asynchronous online learning and faculty-guided independent study.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
PC Recommendations: Pentium 4 or above; 256 megabytes of RAM; 10 gigabyte or greater hard drive; CD-ROM; speakers; headphones; Windows 2003 (or comparable); Microsoft Office XP; anti-viral software; High speed Internet connection.

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
No on-campus residency required.

Scholarships Offered:
The UI&U Admissions Office offers scholarships to new learners who show the potential to be excellent students. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $1000 for one year.

Loans Offered:
Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Program, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program

Registration Details:
Rolling admissions; applications are reviewed as they are received. Response usually within two weeks regarding status. Application includes: application form, essay, official transcripts, phone interview.