Environmental Studies A.S.
These programs establish a foundation of biological, environmental, political and social sciences, as well as mathematics. You will graduate with a thorough understanding of concepts associated with sustainability, global climate change, ecosystem protection, natural resource management, and environmental policy and protection. Upon completion you will be prepared to transfer into an Environmental Science Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program.
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Message from the Curriculum Chair
A degree in Environmental Studies is ideal if you are interested in a career helping to shape environmental policies. Such policies are necessary to tackle the important issues of global climate change, sustainability, natural resource management, and protecting ecosystems. It is a great time to enter this expanding field, and a degree from Westchester Community College is a great place to start.
The courses in the Environmental Studies program would provide you the foundation in biology, political science, earth science, and mathematics necessary to understand the important issues that are facing our planet. This interdisciplinary program would allow you to understand the dynamics of our natural world and to recognize how environmental policies can minimize the impact that humans have on the environment.
Information about the chair
Office Location: Sci 210
Phone: 606-6588
Email Address: faith.kostel-hughes@sunywcc.edu
Degrees: B.S., B.S. Biology – St. Francis College
M.S., Ph.D., Biology – Fordham University
Courses taught: Environmental Science lecture
Environmental Science lab
Environmental Studies
Problems in Pollution
Principles of Biological Science, lecture and lab
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Financial Aid
Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.
Sports
The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.
Locations
We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).
Career Pathways
Transfer Pathways
- Excelsior College
- Lehman College
- Manhattanville College
Transfer agreements vary by school, details are available online. After successfully completing your studies at Westchester Community College, you can transfer almost anywhere, in-state or out-of-state. NYS residents are also guaranteed admission to a SUNY four-year campus.
Contact Information
Curriculum Chair: Kim Walsh
Office: SCI-210
Telephone: 914-606-6588
Email: kim.walsh@sunywcc.edu
School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Biology
HEGIS: 5604
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