Sponsoring departments: American Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physics, Politics, Economics and Law, Public Health and Sociology
For students interested in the environment and ecology, the Biological Sciences Department offers a minor in Environmental Studies. Students should meet with an advisor for guidance in selecting electives and preparing their senior project.
A B.S. degree with this emphasis will prepare a student for advanced laboratory research in environmental biology while a B.A. degree with this emphasis is designed for students more interested in administering environmental programs. Direct participation in environmental agencies and organizations on Long Island or independent laboratory research on an environmental problem is on important aspect of this emphasis.
Students interested in environmental issues may enhance their knowledge of the interaction of humans with their environment by minoring in Environmental Studies. This interdisciplinary course of studies exposes the student to both environmental sciences as practiced in biology and chemistry, as well as policy issues, which are explored from a social science perspective. Students who are majoring in the natural sciences may wish to pursue this minor in preparation for a career in environmental research. Students in the Social Sciences and Humanities may want to broaden their knowledge of environmental issues in preparation for a career involving environmental policy or law. Direct participation in environmental agencies and organizations on Long Island or independent laboratory research on an environmental problem is an important aspect of this minor.
