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.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: ENVSC

General Education Requirements (47 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra 3 hour(s) or (higher level course)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________

PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s)

Science and Math (20 hours)

CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
BIO4125 - General Biology I 5 hour(s)
BIO4135 - General Biology II 5 hour(s)

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (15 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 15 hours of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

BIO4118 - Environmental Biology 3 hour(s) or Humanities or Social Science Elective.
BIO4160 - Microbiology 5 hour(s)
CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
PHS4550 - General Physics I 5 hour(s)
NAS4126 - Introduction to Research Methods 1 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.

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.

**Recommend checking 4-year institution requirement