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Environmental Studies (EVT)

 Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)

Open Admissions

Division: Liberal Studies

An Option of Liberal Arts



The Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary transfer program that helps students understand the interrelatedness and underlying causes of environmental problems.  It addresses environmental issues from multiple perspectives while defining personal and collective actions that will lead to solutions for a healthy planet and sustainable living.  Since environmental problems are complex, the program provides a broad range of liberal arts experiences in two tracks --Environmental Awareness and Environmental Science--leading to lifelong awareness of sustainability issues that connect the environment, economy, and society.  Students may select courses from either track or may take courses that combine both. Experiential and Place-Based Learning options will be provided through opportunities to participate in service-learning, field courses, and travel seminars.  Students will be prepared to continue their studies as they pursue advanced degrees at four-year colleges. Career prospects for graduates include environmental science, natural resources, conservationism, environmental advocacy, and education.

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO101Biology 1: The Basics of Life

4
CMP101Composition 1

3
EVS102Introduction to Sustainable Living

3
EVS114Environmental Policy

3
HIS201American Environmental History

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO102Biology 2: Diversity of Life

4
CMP148Composition 2: Writing about Literature and the Environment

3
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
MAT143Introduction to Statistics

3
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
GEO108Environmental Science

3
LIT202-216
Advanced Literature Elective

3
PHI126Environmental Ethics

3
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

10
 
EVS106Organic & Sustainable Food Production

3
OR
EVS108Climate Change, the Environment, and Society

3
 
EVS104Exploring the Landscape of Sustainability

3
OR
EVS112Protecting and Managing Water Resources

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Requirement Notes

BIO101: BIO105/BIO106 sequence may be substituted for the BIO101 and BIO102 sequence. Students pursuing the Environmental Science track are advised to take the BIO105 and BIO106 sequence.

Mathematics Elective: Students pursuing the Environmental Science track for transfer to a four-year college/university should select MAT electives at MAT151 level or higher. Students should check with the desired transfer institution as to the specific math requirements for their particular program of interest.

Directed Electives - Environmental Awareness Track: HIS140, IDS112, IDS168, IDS182, IDS184, LIT214, PHI126, CMP104, BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150; Environmental Science Track: BIO214,BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150, CHE103, CHE104, CHE201, CHE202, CHE211, CHE212, PHY101, PHY102, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.

EV Directed Electives - Environmental Awareness Track: HIS140, IDS112, IDS168, IDS182, IDS184, LIT214, PHI126, BIO214, BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150; Environmental Science Track: BIO214,BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150, CHE103, CHE104, CHE201, CHE202, CHE211, CHE212, PHY101, PHY102, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.

CPS100 may be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Program Note

Communication and Mathematics proficiency are required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Critical Thinking: Demonstrating comprehension of a text by reading, highlighting, annotating, discussing, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating.
  • Cultural Competency: Interpreting history via demonstrable understanding of ethical socioeconomic, and cultural contexts.
  • Information Literacy: Locating, interpreting, and evaluating information from a full range of scientific data and research sources.

Occupational Skills required
  • Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
  • Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
  • Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
  • Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.

Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists

Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
  • Environmental Specialists