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 University’s Highland Campus

What makes this program unique?  Interdisciplinary approach  Applied Systems Thinking  Experiential -based learning

• Integrated • Language Arts Interdisciplinary • History/Social Sciences • Mathematical • Global perspective Systems • Economic Thinking • Social • Political • Tailored to educational and career aspirations Experiential • Field Experiences • Mentorships • Research

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

Areas of Study  Climate Change & Energy  Farming & Food Systems  Community Planning &  Field Ecology & Natural Ecological Policy History  Culture & Place  Literature & Writing  Educational Studies  Marine Science  Environmental Law &  Mathematics, Physical Politics Sciences & Earth Science  Ethnography &  Sustainable Business Documentary  Arts & Design  GIS systems and mapping

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

“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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