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Environmental Scientists study how the natural world is influenced by people, helping to solve problems related to environmental sustainability, water, air, and soil pollution, and the management and conservation of animals and plants. The Environmental Science Program, offered through the Natural Sciences Department, leads to an Associate in Science (AS) degree. The Program articulates with Queens College, where graduates are able to transfer all 60 credits. In addition, the Environmental Science Program prepares students for transfer to other CUNY four-year colleges.
The program gives students a solid scientific foundation, including several courses with a fieldwork and hands-on research components focused on New York City. After completing the General Biology and General Chemistry courses, students are introduced to interactions between organisms, their environment, and each other, including competition, predation, and pollination in the Fundamentals of Ecology course. The capstone course, Environmental Science, integrates the principles of global ecology with climate, technology, and sustainable development. The laboratory portion of Environmental Science emphasizes team research on original projects related to local environmental issues and their solutions. Students also will have an opportunity to complete internships at pollution control stations, city agencies, and community based environmental organizations.
The Environmental Science Program prepares students for successful transfer to four-year CUNY colleges in a variety of STEM majors. In addition, the A.S. in Environmental Science is fully articulated with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Queens College. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides an interdisciplinary approach to environmental science, allowing students to concentrate their studies in biology, chemistry or geology. Graduates of LaGuardia’s Environmental Science Program transfer to Queens College with 60 credits to complete their Bachelor’s degrees.