Program Requirements
Typical Program
Degree/Certificate: Associate in Science
HEGIS Code: 5499
SUNY Code: 1016
Major Code: ENVI
The Career
The Environmental Studies curriculum at Niagara County Community College provides the foundation courses for transfer to a four-year degree program in the environmental field. A degree in Environmental Studies prepares you for careers in environmental design, environmental law, resource management, teaching, conservation, park management, environmental risk assessment, hazardous materials management and for work as a consultant or policy analyst with government agencies and other non-government organizations.
The NCCC Approach
This curriculum is designed for students with an interest in environmental problems that wish to transfer to a four-year institution for further study in a bachelor degree program in environmental studies/science, environmental design, planning and public policy, forestry, education or pre-law programs in related areas.
Admission
Students admitted in September and January.
Environmental Studies associate in science degree curriculum is offered as a full-time or part-time program. Because of the sequencing of courses, completion of the part-time program may be extended.
Program Goals and Objectives
- The goals of the Associate in Science (AS) degree in Environmental Studies are to develop the students’ knowledge about the biological, physical, philosophical, sociological and historical aspects of environmental science and to assist students with the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to investigate career possibilities and make intelligent decisions with regard to future directions.
- The objective of the Associate in Science degree in Environmental Studies is to provide the highest possible level of interdisciplinary preparation for transfer to a bachelor degree program in the environmental field.
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to use and understand numerical data using either differential calculus or statistical analysis
- Use methods employed by scientists to explore natural phenomena
- Apply scientific data concepts and models in one or more of the natural sciences
- Integrate data from other applications into a computer program to perform analysis consistent with the requirements of a college-level mathematics and science courses
- Have knowledge of major concepts, models and issues in at least one of the social sciences
- Have knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities
Transfer Information
Environmental Studies associate in science degree provides a foundation for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program through general education, science and environmental studies courses. You may transfer to related bachelor’s degree programs at the State University College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York at Buffalo, SUNY College at Brockport and Canisius College among others.
The Environmental Studies program provides a strong background in science, while at the same time accommodating the varied interests and future plans of the individual student.
