Students enrolled in the Environmental Science and Policy Program, whatever their majors, take a set
of courses that provides an interdisciplinary perspective on environmental issues and that culminates in a minor in Environmental Science and Policy.
The program of study begins with an introductory course, followed by a selection of courses chosen from a wide variety of offerings including Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Physics, Political Science, and other relevant courses. Particular departments also may advise students to take courses relevant to the minor as part of the major requirements (see description of individual major departments).
Our program of study in Environmental Science and Policy is based on the idea that understanding and solving current environmental problems requires broadly trained professionals who are able to think independently and also work in teams.
These professionals, whatever their field of expertise, must have a balanced educational background that is firmly rooted in the Physical and Life Sciences as well as in economics and political science. Our program is designed to provide students with just such a balance, and helps them prepare for either graduate school or employment in both the public and private sectors.
Contact:
Stanley K. Sessions, Ph.D., Coordinator, ES&P Program
Department of Biology
333 Johnstone Science Center
Phone: 607-431-4764
E-mail: sessions@hartwick.edu
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