SUNY Erie Community College

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Program Description

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Environmental Science at Erie Community College's North Campus is achieved through an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical experience needed to transfer to a four-year degree program in Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, or Environmental Studies. Through laboratory-oriented, multi-disciplinary coursework, students will gain a broad and integrated knowledge base of the basic sciences as well as knowledge of issues focusing on environmental integrity, sustainable resources, and ecological problems. With coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics and environmental science, students will acquire a solid background in ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation. The Environmental Science Program at ECC complements other SUNY offerings, providing students with a strong foundation for transfer to four-year educational institutions.

Transferability

Erie Community College provides university parallel degree programs for students aspiring to baccalaureate degrees and related professions. Graduates of Environmental Science will be well-positioned to transfer to other educational institutions offering degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Biology and the Natural Sciences. Currently, these include: B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Studies at the University of Buffalo and at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse for the B.S. Degree in Environmental Science or B.S. in Environmental Biology. Additional articulation agreements are in process of development with other public and private colleges for transfer.

Degree: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Hegis: 5619
Curriculum Code: 2061
Campus Location: North
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