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About Environmental Studies and Climate Change
Environmental Studies and Climate Change delves into the factors influencing population growth in the Caribbean, while also examining our relationship with the natural environment and its resources.
Emphasis is placed on the Caribbean's energy production and consumption, and how it affects population parameters, poverty, and environmental sustainability. Learners develop a finer understanding and appreciation of the inter-dependence of humanity and the environment.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the relationships and interactions among living organisms and their environment and analyze their impact on the biological community.
- Explain the demographic characteristics of the human population.
- Describe the sustainable development of natural resources.
- Analyze the biochemical/nutrient cycles within ecosystems with a focus on certain elements and the importance of these cycles to ecosystems.
- Demonstrate how energy and matter flow through ecosystems, such as through the construction of a food web.
Course Breakdown
Environmental Studies and Climate Change takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (4 Credits)
- Computer Applications (3 Credits)
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Ecological Principles (3 Credits)
- Physical Geography (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Algebra Essentials (4 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Climate and Climate Change (3 Credits)
- The Caribbean Economy / Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
- Human Populations and Sustainable Development (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Rural and Urban Settlements (3 Credits)
- Economic Geography (3 Credits)
- Hydrology (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Semester Four
Programme Courses
- Statistical Applications (4 Credits)
- Sociology of the Environment (3 Credits)
- Environmental Studies Practicum (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- At least five CSEC subjects; required passes in English A, Mathematics and Geography.
- Passes in at least one of the following is an asset:
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Integrated Science
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
