Dual Degree with Duke University
Through a dual-degree partnership with Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment,
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ environmental science and environmental studies majors can now
earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
Qualified students can leave ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ after three years, enrolling in the Nicholas School’s two-year master’s programs in either forestry (MF) or environmental management (MEM).
Department of Physics and Department of Environmental Science & Studies
Karl Kehm
Assistant Dean for Grants; Joseph H. McLain Associate Professor of Physics and Environmental Science & Studies- 800-422-1782 ext. 7711
- kkhem2@washcoll.edu
- Toll Science N203
Requirements
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Requirements
- Complete college-wide requirements at WAC in three years with the exception of the SCE
- Complete major requirements for a B.A. in environmental studies or a B.S. in environmental science in three years, with the exception of the SCE and senior seminar courses
- Complete a minimum of 97 credit hours
Duke Requirements
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of a B (3.00) or better
- Receive a grade of a B (3.00) or better in all undergraduate courses required for admission to the Nicholas School’s MEM and MF programs
- Complete both MAT 201 and MAT 109 in addition to any program specific requirements: Duke Nicholas School of the Environment
- Successful admission to Duke’s Nicholas School
Outcomes
- Undergraduate degree awarded after successful completion of at least eight three-credit graduate courses at Duke University with a grade of C- or better, provided student remains in good standing and has intentions to complete the MEM or MF degree program
- MEM or MF degree awarded after the successful completion of the second and final year at Duke University
Department of Physics and Department of Environmental Science & Studies
Karl Kehm
Assistant Dean for Grants; Joseph H. McLain Associate Professor of Physics and Environmental Science & Studies- 800-422-1782 ext. 7711
- kkhem2@washcoll.edu
- Toll Science N203