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Hazel
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How do I procced with majoring in Environmental Science?
I am going into my second year of community college, then plan on transferring over to a 4 year to finish up.
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Wafaa Basanda
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Hi Hazel,
You've got a great journey ahead in Environmental Science! Here's a simple guide to help you:
In High School: Take courses like Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Environmental Science, Algebra/Statistics, and Geography.
Explore Colleges: Find programs that offer labs, fieldwork, and research opportunities.
Get Involved: Join environmental clubs, volunteer, or work on science projects.
Choose a Focus (Optional): Consider areas like Ecology, Climate Science, Conservation, Policy, or Environmental Chemistry.
Prepare for College: You'll study subjects like ecology, chemistry, GIS, statistics, and field research.
Seek Internships: Gain valuable experience with NGOs, research labs, or government programs.
You're on the right track, Hazel — you can do this!
You've got a great journey ahead in Environmental Science! Here's a simple guide to help you:
In High School: Take courses like Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Environmental Science, Algebra/Statistics, and Geography.
Explore Colleges: Find programs that offer labs, fieldwork, and research opportunities.
Get Involved: Join environmental clubs, volunteer, or work on science projects.
Choose a Focus (Optional): Consider areas like Ecology, Climate Science, Conservation, Policy, or Environmental Chemistry.
Prepare for College: You'll study subjects like ecology, chemistry, GIS, statistics, and field research.
Seek Internships: Gain valuable experience with NGOs, research labs, or government programs.
You're on the right track, Hazel — you can do this!
Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
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Focus on building a solid base in core courses like math and science while keeping your grades up. Use the lab and research chances at your college because hands-on work is really valuable. Meet with academic advisors and visit professors during office hours to make sure your courses match the requirements of the four-year programs you want. By boosting your knowledge and skills and getting practical experience through projects, volunteering, or internships, you can greatly improve your understanding of environmental science. Joining online communities like ResearchGate or LinkedIn, and being part of professional associations or student clubs, can also help build a strong profile for transfer. You can gain practical experience remotely on platforms like SciStarter, Zooniverse, or iNaturalist, which offer citizen science projects and research opportunities.
Connecting with alumni, professors, and professionals can lead to research opportunities and mentorship. Get strong recommendation letters from instructors who know you well. Explore elective courses like environmental policy or GIS mapping to widen your view. These steps will prepare you for a smooth transfer and set you up for success in future research, internships, and careers in Environmental Science.
Connecting with alumni, professors, and professionals can lead to research opportunities and mentorship. Get strong recommendation letters from instructors who know you well. Explore elective courses like environmental policy or GIS mapping to widen your view. These steps will prepare you for a smooth transfer and set you up for success in future research, internships, and careers in Environmental Science.
Vern Novstrup
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Environmental Science covers many topics, so it's important to choose a school that aligns with your specific interests. Decide if you're more interested in biology fieldwork, regulatory roles, or teaching. If you're unsure about your career path, talk to local professionals in environmental science.
Think about your career goals and education plans. If you like biological fieldwork, consider a biology degree. If you're drawn to environmental policy, political science might be a good fit. You can also combine studies, like getting an environmental science degree with a minor in political science.
In my experience, careers in environmental science often require a master's degree. However, a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering can be more practical. Look for schools that offer both science and engineering degrees in the environmental field to keep your options open.
Think about your career goals and education plans. If you like biological fieldwork, consider a biology degree. If you're drawn to environmental policy, political science might be a good fit. You can also combine studies, like getting an environmental science degree with a minor in political science.
In my experience, careers in environmental science often require a master's degree. However, a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering can be more practical. Look for schools that offer both science and engineering degrees in the environmental field to keep your options open.
Karin P.
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Hi Hazel,
Massachusetts has the MassTransfer program that gives you an established pathway from Community College to a bachelors degree at a 4-year school. Is that what you are doing? Are you going to earn an associates degree from your Community College before you transfer?
If you follow the A2B path, you can look up the courses you need to take at Community College to earn an associates degree and which state universities or UMass schools you can transfer to for your junior and senior year to complete your bachelors.
If you are not following an established pathway, you need to talk to your transfer office and the transfer office of your target school to find out for which courses you will receive credit. If you want to transfer out-of-state, you might need the syllabi of courses you passed so the target school can evaluate the content and determine if it is equivalent to courses at their school.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/
https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/a2b/programsearch-maps.asp
Massachusetts has the MassTransfer program that gives you an established pathway from Community College to a bachelors degree at a 4-year school. Is that what you are doing? Are you going to earn an associates degree from your Community College before you transfer?
If you follow the A2B path, you can look up the courses you need to take at Community College to earn an associates degree and which state universities or UMass schools you can transfer to for your junior and senior year to complete your bachelors.
If you are not following an established pathway, you need to talk to your transfer office and the transfer office of your target school to find out for which courses you will receive credit. If you want to transfer out-of-state, you might need the syllabi of courses you passed so the target school can evaluate the content and determine if it is equivalent to courses at their school.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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