Environmental Studies
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 67 credit hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0).
All associate degree programs require ENG 101 Freshman English and ENG 102 Introduction to Literature. You must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. If you are well prepared, you may substitute ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors and ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors for ENG 101 and ENG 102. (If you are considering the English Honors sequence, you should consult the Director of Honors by calling 585.394.FLCC, ext. 7367.) For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Humanities
- ENG 101 Freshman English AND ENG 102 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors AND ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors
- 3 credit hours of Humanities Electives
Social Science
- 9 credit hours of Social Science Electives
Mathematics/Science
- CHM 121 Chemistry I
- BIO 121 General Biology I
- BIO 122 General Biology II
- BIO 221/CON 202 Principles of Ecology
- 6 credit hours of Mathematics Electives
- 3 credit hours of Science Electives
Natural Resources Conservation
- CON 100 Introduction to Environmental Conservation
- CON 102 Introduction to Fish and Wildlife
- CON 190 Conservation Field Camp
- 6 credit hours of Conservation Electives
Health/Physical Education Elective
- 4 credit hours of Health/Physical Education (PE) Electives
General Electives
- 6 credit hours of General Electives
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. Visit the course requirements for transfer programs web page for details.
Your electives should be carefully selected in consultation with your advisor, and they should be based on your areas of interest and recommendations from transfer institutions.
