Academic college: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in Earth and Environmental Sciences, taught by faculty within ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (including 15 National Academy of Sciences members, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 2 Nobel Prize winners), is a STEM-classified degree, making graduates eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. The curriculum will likely integrate the study of Earth's systems with environmental issues, covering areas such as geology, hydrology, climate change, ecology, environmental policy, and sustainability.

Career options can include roles in environmental consulting, sustainability management, natural resource management, government environmental agencies, environmental policy and advocacy, research and academia (in earth or environmental science), and potentially in fields related to climate change and urban planning. The STEM classification and eligibility for extended OPT in the USA are significant advantages for international students. The high caliber of faculty within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences enhances learning and research opportunities.

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university known for its world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Tempe campus, ASU's largest and most historic, offers a vibrant, energetic city-like atmosphere with first-rate research facilities and a wide range of programs. The program benefits from the exceptional faculty within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including numerous highly acclaimed scholars.