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Environmental Science

Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University

About the Program

The Environmental Science program provides students with academic preparation that addresses challenges currently facing society by producing graduates with the environmental skills and knowledge to meet workforce demands. Students will study topics ranging from climate and soil science to ecology and wildlife management while learning to mitigate harm, solve problems, and plan for a healthier future. The Environmental Science program is an interdisciplinary program supported by the Departments of Geography and Biology. This program can also serve as an entryway into the Master in Environmental Management in Sustainability (MEM) program offered jointly by FSU and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES).

Students will be encouraged to complete a minor in: Biology, Chemistry, Climate Science, Earth Science, Forestry, Geography, Sustainability Studies 




PTG Requirements

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When there is No equivalency found, the ARTSYS database shows no equivalent course at Allegany College of Maryland. There might be a course yet to be evaluated by Frostburg State University that meets the requirement. Consult with your advisor.

Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Frostburg State University Requirement
  • General Education Program - Core Skills
    6 - 7 credits
    With a grade of C or better
    Introductory Composition - Take 1 course from the following
    Mathematics - Take 1 course from the following
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, The Fine and Performing Arts Complete 1 course from 1 of the following groups
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Art
    Dance
    Music
    Theatre
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Humanities Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    History
    Language
    Literature
    Philosophy
    Communication
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Natural Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    7 - 8 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Biology
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
    Chemistry
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
    Geography
    Environmental Science
    Notes: Can be used towards major requirements
    Physics and Physical Science
    Cosmic Concepts - both courses are required to get credit for the category
    And
    Astronomy - both are required to get credit for the category
    And
    Physics
    Interdisciplinary
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Social Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Economics
    Geography
    Political Science
    Psychology
    Sociology
  • General Education Program - FSU Colloquia Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Colloquium
    Advanced Colloquium - Take the following OR one additional Modes of Inquiry course
    Take the following
  • General Education Program - Identity and Difference Take one of the following courses
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
  • Major Requirements complete the following 9 requirements
    39 - 41 credits
    Complete at least 1 of the following:
    Biology Core
    Complete at least 1 of the following:
    Complete the following:
    Chemistry Core
    Geography Core
    Take 1 course from the following 3
    Math Core
    Take 1 course from the following 2
Grand Total Credits
79
Catalog year 2024-2025