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Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies (Thesis) INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus, USA

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USD 16380

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 90

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

With occupations changing to include environmentally conscious knowledge, "green" vocations are in higher demand. The need for environmental protection services is creating excellent job opportunities for those with advanced degrees. The graduate degrees in sustainability studies prepare committed leaders to address emerging sustainability issues.

Course Work

Students completing the program will have the technical skills to formulate and solve problems at the appropriate scale, as well as the breadth of vision to recognize the interconnectedness and complexity of human-environment systems. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sustainability Studies is designed for students inclined toward the humanities, arts, communication, urban or regional planning or related fields. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Sustainability Studies is designed for students inclined toward social sciences, natural sciences, economics, policy, ethics or related fields. The program has a thesis and a non-thesis option and is tailored to accommodate both full-time and part-time graduate students.

Degree Hours Thesis Option Minor Option
M.S. 36–38 Thesis No minor
M.S. 36–38 Non-Thesis No minor
M.A. 36–37 Thesis No minor
M.A. 36–37 Non-Thesis No minor
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    52 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16380

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 90

    Application Fee
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    11500 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships Freshman

    Assured Scholarships: Required SAT/ACT scores
    Merit Scholarships: Do not require SAT/ACT scores

    Assured Scholarships Value Test Scores Other Criteria
    Presidents Honor Scholarships Up to $12,000 per year SAT: 1420+ / ACT : 32+ Top 25% of graduating class or IB Diploma or Capstone Diploma
    Texas State Achievement Scholorships Up to $8,000 per year SAT: 1160+ / ACT : 24+ Top 25% of graduating class
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarship Up to $5,000 per year SAT: 1060+ / ACT: 21+ Top 25% of graduating class

     

    MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS VALUE TEST SCORES OTHER CRITERIA
    Texas State Merit Scholarship Varies None required Top 35% of graduating class academic review by TXST

    Freshman Scholarships

    Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students

    • Offers in state tuition for Mexican students on an F1 visa based on documented financial need
    • Requires a separate application - Form available online
    • Fall Deadline: June 15

    The Good Neighbor Scholarship (The Americas)

    • Online Application via Bobcat Online Scholarships System
    • Deadline: March 1 for following academic year
    • Tuition assistance for students from the Americas offering in-state tuition rates for qualifying students

    Competitive Awards via Bobcat Online Scholarships system

    • Students can apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for, if they meet the $1,000 threshold, they may receive the in-state tuition waiver

    Scholarships Transfer

    Assured Transfer Scholarships

    ASSURED SCHOLARSHIPS VALUE (MAX 2 YEARS) CREDIT REQUIREMENT GPA
    Bobcat Premier Transfer Scholarship $4,000 per year 30 transferable credits 3.9+
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarship $3,000 per year 30 transferable credits 3.75+
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarship $2,000 per year  30 transferable credits 3.5+
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarship $1,000 per year 30 transferable credits 3.25+

    Renewal Criteria

    3.0 GPA at Texas State
    Complete at least 24 credit hours per year

    Competitive Transfer Scholarships

    • Require an application online via the Bobcat Online Scholarship System
    • Award Amount: Varies (Average Awards: $1,000 - $1,200)
    • Eligibility: Based on GPA and/or Financial need
    • Students can apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for, if they meet $1,000 threshold they may receive the in-state tuition waiver

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