Environmental Science

This degree offers you a foundation in the biological, physical and social sciences as well as additional elective courses that explore environmental issues. Coursework brings together theoretical concepts in environmental science with laboratory experience and policy analysis for a well-rounded transfer-oriented program.

Many of the courses also provide students with hands-on field studies. Environmental internships/co-op programs also may be arranged for motivated, high achieving students.

The field of environmental science has grown rapidly, with professionals needed in a variety of sectors: government agencies; non-governmental organizations; academia and private businesses. This program will prepare you to continue your education in an environmental discipline and ultimately pursue a related career.

This program is offered by the Biology, Chemistry and Physics Department.

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                Studying Environmental Science
              
                    A 20-acre natural wetland and forest provides a hands-on area for field work adjacent to the college campus.

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Field Studies

Dedicated Study Areas

1+1 Forest Technology Program

The college provides the first-year course work for the Forest Technology Program offered through SUNY ESF. The second year is spent at the Wanakena Ranger School.

First year courses include:

List of recommended first year courses for 1+1 Forest Technology Program
Subject Area	Credits	Courses
Biology I & II w/ Lab	8 credits	BIOL 151 & BIOL 150 or BIOL 191 & BIOL 190
Economics	3 credits	ECON 100 or ECON 101
English w/ Focus on Writing	3 credits	ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or ENGL 107 or ENGL 108
Literature w/ Focus on Writing	3 credits	Any ENGL prefixed course approved for the SUNY General Education Humanities requirement
Electives	10 credits	*See chart below
Trigonometry	3 credits	MATH 150 or MATH 160 or MATH 175 or MATH 176 or MATH 180

Electives:

List of recommended elective courses for 1+1 Forest Technology Program
Subject Area	Credits	Courses
Chemistry I w/ Lab	4 credits	CHEM 110 or CHEM 120
**General Education requirement - American History	3 credits
**General Education requirement - The Arts	3 credits
**General Education requirement - Other World Civilization	3 credits
**General Education requirement - Western Civilization	3 credits
Pre-Calculus	3 credits	MATH 160

**Choose one course from the list of approved General Education courses from Hudson Valley Community College.

NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.

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Transfer and Career Services and Resources

The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.