Degrees
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Associate in Science Degree
Policy Career Plan
Degree Information
The Environmental Studies program provides two tracks for specialization in this broad interdisciplinary field.
The "Policy" option emphasizes the relationships between natural science and social science with a focus on legal and policy issues relating to the environment. Students entering the program should have successfully completed two to three years of mathematics and three years of science in high school. They should also be familiar with computers and their uses.
Recommended Course of Study
First Semester
College Writing*
College Algebra*
Global Ecology or Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Global History Elective
Self-Dev. (1 credit)
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Second Semester
Introduction to Literature
Intro Stat & Data Analysis or Pre-Calculus
Biological Science
Introduction to Environmental Studies
Introduction to Computer Applications
or Computer Apps II
Self-Dev. (1 credit)
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Third Semester
Effective Speaking
Introduction to Public Administration
Environmental Quality
Applied Ethics*
Elective or Co-Op
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Fourth Semester
Introduction to Psychology
Environmental Law & Policy
Principles of Management
Social Problems
Elective or Co-Op
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*Developmental courses may be required as prerequisites
**Courses listed in blue are described below. Other course descriptions are listed with Core Requirements
Course Descriptions
BIO 115 (Formerly BI 111) – Biological Science
This course presents a survey of the biological world from the basic to the complex. Topics include the nature of life, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, anatomy and physiology, and the diversity and classification of living things. Two hours lecture and two hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Offered every Spring Semester. Click here to view BIO 115 course objectives.
ESC 125 (Formerly ES 102) - Environmental Science
This course provides an overview of current environmental issues from a local and global perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact humans have made on ecosystems using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Topics include matter and energy in the environment, population growth, energy sources, air and water pollution, and environmental policy (3 Credits). Offered in the Fall Semester of even-numbered years. Click here to view ESC 125 course objectives .
ESC 115 (Formerly ES 111) - Environmental Quality
This interdisciplinary course will allow students to assess the quality of local environments, particularly streams, and to determine the extent of pollution. Biological, chemical and hydrological attributes will be examined in the field and the laboratory. Two hours lecture and two hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Offered every Fall Semester. Click here to view ESC 115 course objectives.
LAW 125 (Formerly LA 118) - Environmental Law and Policies
This course introduces, analyzes and discusses precedent setting and pending environmental situations as they relate to law and policy, as well as their influence on technology, sociology, and philosophy. Issues such as controlling hazardous materials, resource management, land use, property rights and water pollution control will be explored. Existing legislation, particularly the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, is analyzed. Insight into ecological facts and theories is offered. Field trips and guest lecturers are often scheduled (3 Credits). Click here to view LAW 125 course objectives.
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