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Associate of Science in Environmental Science & Geosciences

Western Nevada College · Carson City, Nevada, United States

Target Discipline: environmentApplication Deadline: July 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Fieldwork-intensive science curriculum examining Sierra Nevada hydrology, Great Basin climate shifts, geographic information systems (GIS), and conservation ecology.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: Great Basin Conservation Field Grant: $1,800 travel and equipment stipend for watershed fieldwork
Tuition Rate: $3,800/year
Application Fee: $25

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: 2.5+ GPA in natural sciences and algebra
English Language: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61
Standardized Exam: Not required
Application Materials: Transcripts, statement of environmental interest
Letters of Recommendation: One academic reference

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Nevada College's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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