Environmental Studies (EVT)

Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)

Open Admissions

Division: Liberal Studies

An Option of Liberal Arts

Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements

Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.

HONORS PROGRAM OPTION

Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.

First Year

Fall

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIO101	Biology 1:The Basics of Life	4
CMP101	Composition 1	3
IDS166	Introduction to Sustainable Living	3
HSS-ELECTIVE	History Sequence Elective(s)	3
MATH ELECTIVE	Mathematics Elective(s)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Spring

Course Number	Title	Credits
HSS-ELECTIVE	History Sequence Elective(s)	3
MATH ELECTIVE	Mathematics Elective(s)	3
BIO102	Biology 2: Diversity of Life	4
CMP148	Composion 2: Literature and the Environment	3
EV-ELECTIVE	Directed Elective(s)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Year

Fall

Course Number	Title	Credits
GEO108	Environmental Science	3
SS-ELECTIVE	Social Science Elective	3
EV-ELECTIVE	Directed Elective(s)	3
HUM-ELECTIVE	Humanities Elective	3
LIT202-214	Advanced Literature Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring

Course Number	Title	Credits
EV-ELECTIVE	Directed Elective(s)	3
HUM-ELECTIVE	Humanities Elective	3
LIT202-214	Advanced Literature Elective	3
CPS100	Information Technology and Its Applications	3
EV-ELECTIVE	Directed Elective(s)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Requirement Notes

BIO101: BIO105/BIO106 sequence may be substituted for the BIO101/BIO102 sequence. Students pursuing the Environmental Science track are advised to take the BIO105/BIO106 sequence.

Mathematics Elective: Students pursuing the Environmental Science track for transfer to a four-year college/university should select MAT electives at MAT151 level or higher. Students should check with the desired transfer institution as to the specific math requirements for their particular program of interest.

Directed Electives - Environmental Awareness Track: HIS140, IDS112, IDS168, IDS182, IDS184, LIT214, PHI126, BIO110, BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150; Environmental Science Track: BIO110,BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150, CHE103, CHE104, CHE201, CHE202, CHE211, CHE212, PHY101, PHY102, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.

EV Directed Electives - Environmental Awareness Track: HIS140, IDS112, IDS168, IDS182, IDS184, LIT214, PHI126, BIO110, BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150; Environmental Science Track: BIO110,BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150, CHE103, CHE104, CHE201, CHE202, CHE211, CHE212, PHY101, PHY102, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.

CPS100 may be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Total Credit Hours: 62

Course Learning and Credentialing Options

Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.

For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.

Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.

For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.

Program Information

This program is offered in two tracks: Environmental Awareness and Environmental Science. These tracks are identified through the Environmental Studies Directed Electives. Students must complete 12 credits of Environmental Studies Directed Electives which enable them to focus on areas that may contribute to individual advancement toward further educational goals and career goals. Students may select directed electives from either track or may combine electives from both.
To further support the environmental nature of this program and to deepen student awareness and understanding of environmental issues, students are encouraged, whenever possible, to select sections of the required courses designated as "Green Curriculum" courses which include sustainability and/or environmental topics. Please see the current course schedule for Green Curriculum listings.
Students are advised to consult catalogues of four-year colleges to which they intend to transfer before meeting with their advisor or registering for courses. As much as possible, students should match NSCC courses with the freshman and sophomore years at the four-year college.
Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.

Admissions and Transfer Information

This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.
This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.

Additional Information

Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.