Hands-on preparation for environmental science and forestry studies.

At Alfred State, you’ll gain hands-on preparation for careers in sustainability, conservation, and natural resource management. The Pre-Environmental Science and Forestry AA builds a strong academic foundation while preparing you for seamless transfer into bachelor’s programs in environmental science, forestry, natural resource conservation, or paper science engineering. After two years at Alfred State, students may transfer directly into programs at SUNY ESF or related institutions.

2 Years Associate of Arts

Pioneer Quotes:

"Pre-ESF offers 23 options for students to take a prescribed set of courses at Alfred State for one or two years and then transfer to the corresponding program at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY." -Mark D'Arcy, Assistant Professor

 

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 Years

Department:

Mathematics and Physics Department

Academic Location:

Alfred Campus

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
COMP1503Writing Studies3
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Math3-4
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Natural Science with lab4
PSYC1013General Psychology3
OR
SOCI1163General Sociology3
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Elective3
XXXXxxxxHPED Physical Education Elective 
Total Credits16-17

Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
XXXXxxxxLiterature Elective3
XXXXxxxxMATH Elective3-4
XXXXxxxxLab science4
GLST2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
XXXXxxxxComputer Language Elective3
OR
XXXXxxxxPhilosophy Elective3
Total Credits16-17

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Admissions Requirements

Entrance Requirements / Recommendations

Required: Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2; Biology; Chemistry or Physics

Recommended: Both Chemistry and Physics

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Nicole M Davis
Nicole Davis Associate Professor 10 Months
James F Buell
James Buell Assistant Professor & Department Co-Chair
Karen V Kelly
Karen Kelly Associate Professor 10 Months
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.