ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY GEOSCIENCE
Program Description
The Environmental Technology Geoscience Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program at Erie Community College’s North Campus is an academic program consisting of lecture and laboratory courses which form the basis for students to learn about energy systems and environmental conservation. The primary focus of the A.A.S. degree is employment upon graduation. Students will be prepared for a career in environmental testing, geological waste testing, forestry services, land conservation and ecosystems. The goals of the program include the following:
- to develop a conceptual knowledge base in environmental geoscience; and
- to provide students with the basic knowledge and technical skills necessary to seek a career in the environmental sciences, the traditional sciences or pursue a baccalaureate degree.
Transferablility
Erie Community College provides university parallel degree programs for students aspiring to baccalaureate degrees and related professions. Graduates of Environmental Technology Geoscience 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 a B.A. or B.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Buffalo; and a B.S degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Biology at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. Additional articulation agreements are in process of development with other public and private colleges.
Transfer to SUNY at Buffalo
The Environmental Technology Geoscience Program has identified the ECC coursework necessary to articulate directly with SUNY at Buffalo. Students will be able to complete a B.A. or B.S. degree in Environmental Studies in two years following graduation from ECC.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse
The Environmental Technology Geoscience Program has identified the ECC coursework necessary to articulate directly with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. Students will be able to complete a B.S. degree in Environmental Science or a B.S. degree in Environmental Biology in two years, following graduation from ECC. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has formally reviewed the ECC Environmental Technology Geoscience Program and stated that any student who earns an associate degree should be successful in completing the Environmental Biology baccalaureate degree at SUNY E.S.F. within two additional years of study. Students would enter this educational institution with junior-level status.
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Hegis: 5619
Curriculum Code: 2241
Campus Location: North
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