- Campus
and lab field work set in a unique environment of salt and
fresh water wetlands, pine barrens, estuarine, and shallow
marine habitats.
- Curriculum
stresses applied, interdisciplinary courses for immediate
entrance into Environmental Science jobs.
- Relevant
work experiences through Co- op positions.
- State
of the Art research positions through Internship program.
- SEAmester,
Tropical Marine Biology, and two separate study experiences
in Australia.
- Small
classes.
- Specialized
applied classes taught by working professional environmental
scientists.
- Facilities
including on-campus marine station, sea water aquaria, analytical
chemistry labs, computer labs.
- Close
interaction with faculty as career and curriculum advisors.
- Participation
in independent research projects under faculty guidance.
Program Benefits
- Hands-on
field and laboratory experience.
- Hands-on
species ID skills and habitat delineation in a framework
of ecological analysis.
- Important
feedback on career choice and research potential from the
variety of experiential education opportunities.
- Lab
skills and data analysis and presentation through biological,
chemical, mathematical and computer coursework experience.
- Practical
work in inventory assessment and impact statement preparation.
- Writing
skills developed across the curriculum and in specific technical
writing classes.
- Contacts
for employment or graduate education.
Program Outcomes
- Important
work or research experience to aid in job applications and
acceptance to graduate school.
- Preparation
for placement in fields such as state and federal agencies,
consulting and engineering firms, environmental conservation,
ecotourism, environmental education.
- Preparation
in secondary education, with added education course work.
- The
potential for international fellowships: Fulbright
and Marshall.
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Grace Foley,
Christina Garrett, Jennifer Ellis and Matt Schreiner measuring
the dip of the Hempstead Clay layers at Montauk. |
