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Sarah Combs, one of the first students in our new five-year B.A./M.S. in Environmental Studies program, is heading to a remote corner of Minnesota to map the first settlements of the Ojibwe tribe.
Environmental Studies 4+1
Accelerate your path to a rewarding career focused on protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.
Why Earn a Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies?
Today’s world needs highly trained professionals who can address the full spectrum of climate change- and sustainability-related challenges. Our 4+1 accelerated environmental studies program prepares you to meet a range of professional goals in the field and develop solutions that will guide our planet toward a greener future.
Why Earn a Combined BA and MS Degree in Environmental Studies at Adelphi in New York on Long Island?
- Expand your environmental career opportunities at a university known for its far-reaching commitment to sustainability.
- Customize the 4+1 pathway to suit your unique interests: Adelphi University undergraduates can earn a BA/BS in Biology, BA in Environmental Studies, BS in Environmental Science or BS in Natural Sciences, and apply 12 credits toward their MS in Environmental Studies and specialize in one of four concentrations.
- Build long-lasting connections with faculty—who are environmental leaders and well-known conservationists—in small classes as part of a diverse learning community.
90%*
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
Students in our 4+1 program benefit from challenging themselves with graduate-level courses during their senior year, completing an MS degree in much less time, with great savings on tuition.
Aaren Freeman, PhD
Associate Professor, Biology
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi University in New York on Long Island, we believe strongly in the power of hands-on learning and the value it adds to our students’ future careers. In the 4+1 accelerated pathway, you’ll have numerous chances to enrich your studies by extending your learning beyond the classroom.
In addition to working with the latest technology in Adelphi’s newly refurbished Geographic Information Systems (GIS) laboratory, you’ll have the chance to do fieldwork virtually anywhere. MS in Environmental Studies students have also held internships at top environmental agencies and organizations around the globe, including:
- United Nations Environmental Statistics Department, New York
- Grand Portage National Monument, Minnesota
- Department of Conservation & Waterways Laboratory, Town of Hempstead
- Environmental and Travel Journalism Program at Africa Media, South Africa
Adelphi students working in the field in Alaska.
Program Info
The following bachelor’s programs are offered in combination with the MS degree in Environmental Studies:
Eligible Bachelor's Programs
Courses & Requirements
Application Requirements
If you’re already enrolled in a qualifying undergraduate program and meet the 4+1 accelerated pathway’s GPA requirements, you can apply for this program once you’ve completed particular steps in the major. Speak to your adviser or a 4+1 faculty member to learn more.
Additional Requirements
Students who are already enrolled in a qualifying undergraduate program and who meet GPA requirements can apply for the accelerated program once they have completed particular steps in the major. Speak to a faculty member in the accelerated Environmental Studies program about the 4+1 option.
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
Awards & Recognition
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi University has been named a Best College among National Universities for seven consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
A Best College
Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation’s top professional graduate degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth.
A Top Grad School
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has ranked Adelphi University among the Best Northeastern Colleges based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Best Northeastern College
Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
Adelphi University has been recognized as a Career Development college for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Expert Career Guidance
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