Environmental Science
When the Adirondack Park was created in the 19th century, it was perhaps the most
extensive conservation experiment ever undertaken. More than 100 years later, we鈥檙e
still learning lessons from the waterways, forests and peaks within this 6-million-acre
zone 鈥� and North Country students are among those doing the work. 
As an Environmental Science major, you鈥檒l learn the environment鈥檚 natural processes, as well as the interactions of plants, animals and other organisms with their physical and chemical environments. Our Saranac Lake campus gives you access to the rich ecosystems we鈥檙e part of 鈥� comprised of fields, forests, wetlands, and a pond that's for of a 40+ year study, so you will be able to visualize both short- and long-term changes. Our second-year courses of General Ecology and Conservation Biology both include labs that allow you to take what you've learned in the classroom and apply it out in the field, all while learning hands-on techniques for real-world data collection.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES: Conservation scientist, educator, environmental engineer, environmental science technician, wildlife biologist. Some career paths require additional education or training.
WHAT'S NEXT: Transfer for a bachelor鈥檚 degree in environmental science or enter the workforce. Students may also choose to benefit from the Gateway to Plattsburgh partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh.
Explore what our Environmental Science program is all about in this feature video
Shia Bright, an Environmental Science student from Macomb, NY, talks about her experience in the program and at the college.