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Environmental Studies OPEN HOUSE 2017 Why this academy? Why JTHS? - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Environmental Studies OPEN HOUSE 2017 Why this academy? Why JTHS? - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The Academy for Environmental Studies OPEN HOUSE 2017 Why this academy? Why JTHS? Location, location, location Commitment to excellence Career options College credits Kean Universitys Highland Campus What makes this
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Why this academy? Why JTHS?
Location, location, location Commitment to excellence Career options College credits Kean University’s Highland Campus
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What makes this program unique?
Interdisciplinary approach Applied Systems Thinking Experiential -based learning
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Interdisciplinary Systems Thinking Experiential
- Integrated
- Language Arts
- History/Social Sciences
- Mathematical
- Global perspective
- Economic
- Social
- Political
- Tailored to educational
and career aspirations
- Field Experiences
- Mentorships
- Research
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Academy Courses
FRESHMAN YEAR STUDIES INCLUDE
Introduction to Environmental Systems
SOPHOMORE YEAR STUDIES INCLUDE
Environmental Research Design Introduction to Ecological Design
JUNIOR YEAR STUDIES INCLUDE
Human Ecology Natural Resource Policy & Management
SENIOR YEAR STUDIES INCLUDE
Global Issues in Environmental Sustainability Research & Field Work in Environmental Science
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Areas of Study
Climate Change & Energy Community Planning &
Ecological Policy
Culture & Place Educational Studies Environmental Law &
Politics
Ethnography &
Documentary
GIS systems and mapping Farming & Food Systems Field Ecology & Natural
History
Literature & Writing Marine Science Mathematics, Physical
Sciences & Earth Science
Sustainable Business Arts & Design
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Partnerships / Connections
Montclair State University
New Jersey School of Conservation NJDEP
Lake Hopatcong Commission Rockaway River Watershed Conservation International Kean University
Highlands Field Campus
College of the Atlantic
Allied Whale
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“Make a Living Versus Making an Impact”
The two can exist together…
Environmental Field is Growing Increased Government Regulations Meaningful Work Experiences Excellent Employment Opportunities Industry wants to Reduce Environmental Liabilities Energy Alternatives Law Public Policy
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