Environmental Studies

Associate in Science Degree Program

Program Description
The Environmental Studies Program includes comprehensive courses in biology, environmental science, mathematics, and chemistry. It also provides optional hands-on training through available field-based internships. Students can prepare for a variety of careers in the environmental field. Students have the option of following one of three tracks. One is a transfer track for the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) at SUNY Syracuse, one is a transfer track for Geographic Information Science, and the third is a lab technician track,.

The ESF and the GIS tracks are designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate programs. The program affords easy transfer to schools such as SUNY ESF, SUNY Plattsburgh, and SUNY New Paltz, as well as many private institutions of higher learning.

NOTE: Environmental Studies A.S. replaces two earlier programs: Environmental Biology A.A. and Environmental Control/Hazardous Waste Technology A.A.S. These two programs will be deregistered in the Spring 2007 semester.

Employment Potential
Environmental issues remain a growth area, and graduates of the Environmental Studies program at SUNY Ulster will leave the College well placed for an expanding job market. Demand for this expertise is particularly strong in the Hudson River Valley and the Catskills Watershed Region. Graduates have found employment with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Ulster County Department of Health, and the New York State Department of Health.

Graduates of the program will be qualified for such positions as environmental technicians, laboratory technicians, wetland field technicians, or environmental trainees. In addition, this program prepares students to pursue additional education in fields such as environmental law, and marine biology.

Requirements for Program Entry

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
David Lemmon, Ph.D.
Chair, Biology Department
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 228
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5239 or
            845:687-5239
E-mail: lemmond@sunyulster.edu

Michelle A. Rodden
Associate Professor, Biology Department
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 215
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5165 or
            845:687-5165
E-mail: roddenm@sunyulster.edu