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Environmental Studies

Associate in Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5499.00 Admissions: 1-800-724-0833
ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 29579 admissions@sunyulster.edu

 

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 two tracks. One is an transfer track for Environmental Science, the other is a transfer track for Geographic Information Science with GPS.

Thees 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.

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, as well as private companies and local municipalities.

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, environmental engineering, and marine biology.

Requirements for Program Entry

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
  • 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.
    Program Coordinator, Environmental Studies
    Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 228
    Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5239 or
                845:687-5239
    E-mail: lemmond@sunyulster.edu

     

    Environmental Science
    To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here for a PDF version. (If you don't already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here for a free copy.)
    Curriculum
    Click on the Course Number for the course description.
    First Semester
    Course Number Description Credits
    BIO 105 General Biology I 4
    CHE 103 General Chemistry I 4
    ENG 101 College English I 3
    LIB 111 Information Literacy 1
    MAT 170 Calculus I 4
    Semester Credits 16
    Second Semester
    BIO 106 General Biology II 4
    CHE 104 General Chemistry II 4
    ENG 102 College English II 3
    MAT 180 Calculus II 4
    SCI 104 Environmental Themes 3
    Semester Credits 18
    Third Semester
    BIO 207 General Ecology 4

    COM 103 or

    COM 105

    Oral Communication or

    Public Speaking

    3

    ESC 104

    Physical Geology

    3

    HIS 101 or

    HIS 102

    Western Civilization I or

    Western Civilization II

    3
    PHY 101 Physics I 4
    Semester Credits 17
    Fourth Semester
    BIO 215 General Botany 4

    ECO 101 or

    ECO 102

    Introduction to Macroeconomics or

    Introduction to Microeconomics

    3

    ESC 140

    Earth's Environment

    3-4

    HIS 103 or

    HIS 104

    American History I or

    American History II

    3
    Elective General Education Requirement (Arts) 3-4
    Semester Credits 16-17
    Total Credits 67-68
    NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.
     
     
     
    GIS with GPS
    To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here for a PDF version. (If you don't already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here for a free copy.)
    Curriculum
    Click on the Course Number for the course description.
    First Semester
    Course Number Description Credits
    BIO 105 General Biology I 4
    CHE 103 General Chemistry I 4
    ENG 101 College English I 3
    LIB 111 Information Literacy 1

    MAT 160 or

    MAT 170

    Precalculus or

    Calculus I

    4
    Semester Credits 16
    Second Semester
    BIO 106 General Biology II 4
    CHE 104 General Chemistry II 4
    ENG 102 College English II 3

    MAT 180 or

    MAT 211

    Calculus II or

    Elementary Statistics

    3-4
    SCI 104 Environmental Themes 3
    Semester Credits 17-18
    Third Semester
    BIO 207 General Ecology 4

    COM 103 or

    COM 105

    Oral Communication or

    Public Speaking

    3
    ESC 104 General Geology 4
    GEG 122 Introduction to GIS 3

    HIS 101 or

    HIS 102

    Western Civilization I or

    Western Civilization II

    3
    Semester Credits 17
    Fourth Semester
    BIO 215 General Botany 4
    GEG 222 GIS Applications 3

    HIS 103 or

    HIS 104

    American History I or

    American History II

    3
    Elective

    General Education Requirement

    (Arts or Foreign Language)

    3-4
    Elective

    General Education Requirement

    (Social Science)

    3
    Semester Credits 16-17
    Total Credits 66-68
    NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.
     
     
       

     

     

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