Environmental Science Transfer Pathway (AS)

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The Associate of Science transfer pathway in Environmental Science is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year school of their choice to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the specific disciplines such as conservation, environmental policy, environmental management, and pollution management. The basic courses taken at Cowley College will transfer to state colleges and universities, as well as most other schools throughout the nation. The student is advised to consult the proposed transfer institution for additional course and application requirements, as they can vary widely from institution to institution.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Environmental Science (AS)

Pathway Code: ENVSC

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s). (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

BIO4125 - General Biology I (T►) 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Social Science Elective(s) . (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s)
SOCELEC - Social Science Elective 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) . (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

HUMELEC #1 - Humanities Elective #1 3 hour(s)
HUMELEC #2 - Humanities Elective #2 3 hour(s)

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway. First Year Experience is recommended for new students to Cowley.

CHM4220 - Chemistry I (T►) 5 hour(s)
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (27 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

BIO4135 - General Biology II (T►) 5 hour(s)
BIO4118 - Environmental Biology (T►) 3 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II (T►) 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
PHS4550 - General Physics I (T►) 5 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours are required to earn a Cowley Degree, however, additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution. Recommend checking 4-year institution requirements.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.