Environmental Science Transfer

Program Statement

This program is for students intending to transfer to a 4-year institution to major in Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Resource Management or related fields. Students will develop skills and background knowledge necessary to succeed in a Bachelor’s degree.

Program Information

  • The following courses should be taken in the first year to provide the necessary foundation for subsequent science electives.
    • BIO 121 Fundamentals of Biological Science I
    • BIO 122 Fundamentals of Biological Science II
    • CHM 113 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
    • CHM 114 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
  • Choose program electives in consultation with the program coordinator to align with your career goals and specific 4-year transfer program.

After Bristol

  • With an Associates in Science - Life Sciences Environmental Science Transfer degree, students will be able to transfer to a 4-year institution with a solid background in Environmental Science that will allow them to take upper level Biology and Environmental Science classes.
  • Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many program-to-program transfer articulation agreements which guarantee admission and credit transfer. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program Search, visit the Transfer Services website to review which credits will be transferred and applied to your degree. 

Degree Requirements

Elective Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
MassTransfer Behavioral and Social Science Elective  +
3
MassTransfer Humanities and Fine Arts Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
22-23
Total credits:
60-65

Course Sequencing

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
17-18
Item #
Title
Credits
Program Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
17-18
Item #
Title
Credits
MassTransfer Humanities and Fine Arts Elective  +
3
MassTransfer Behavioral and Social Science Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3 - 4
Program Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
12-14

Overview

Academic Area

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Degree Offered

Associate in Science in Life Sciences (Environmental Science Transfer)

Program Code

LF_LFES

Program Contact

Mary Rapien
Program Coordinator
Mary.Rapien@BristolCC.edu