E3B's Postbaccalaureate Program
The Postbaccalaureate Program in Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology is designed for college graduates who did not major in environmental biology (or a related field) but who wish to pursue graduate training in the field. This program is offered in conjunction with the School of Continuing Education at Columbia University.
The curriculum is structured to provide the kind of academic experience that highly competitive graduate programs require of their students. In particular, the program develops competency in the core sciences related to environmental biology – chemistry, biology, earth sciences, statistics, and conservation biology. Students will also take two advanced classes in ecology, evolution, organismal biology, or environmental policy. The program is tailored to give motivated students the opportunity to make their applications highly competitive.
This program is primarily designed to be a part-time program, with students completing a certificate in four to eight terms (including summers). If started in the summer term, the program can be completed in three intensive terms (one calendar year) on a full-time or near full-time basis. All enrolled students receive individualized advising, including assistance with applications to graduate programs.
For more information on Postbaccalaureate Program in the School of Continuing Education and Admissions, click here.
Curriculum & Courses
The E3B Certificate Program course requirements include:
Two courses in Biology -- Environmental Biology I (EEEB 2001) and Environmental Biology II (EEEB 2002)
Two courses in Chemistry -- General Chemistry I (CHEM 1403) and General Chemistry II (1404)
One course in environmental science -- Earth's Environmental System: Climate (EESC 2100)
One course in statistics -- Introduction to Statistics (STAT 1111) Introduction to Statistics (STAT 1211), Introduction for Statistics in Ecology and Evolution (EEEB 3020)
One course in conservation biology -- Conservation Biology (EEEB 3087)
Two additional environmental biology electives
This curriculum can be adjusted for students who have already taken one or two of the basic courses.
You may search for additional courses at the Columbia Class Directory here.
Advising
Students in the Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology Certificate Program are advised by the Office of Student Affairs and by the Postbac Adviser at E3B. The structured support system offers guidance on course options, professional and graduate school preparation, and career advising.
For additional questions on admissions or student affairs, please email Tom Harford, Associate Dean of Student and Alumni Affairs or call the Postbac Admissions Office at 212-854-9666.
Postbac Research
Research is essential for postbac students. Early exposure to research opportunities gives postbac students a competitive edge when applying to graduate school and helps them to better understand the research process.
The E3B department parteners with the American Museum of Natual History, New York Botanical Gardens, The Wildlife Conservation Society and the Wildlife Trust to form a large consortium comprised of some of the most prestigious research scientists in New York City.
By enrolling in the E3B postbac program, students will have a the unique opportunity to compete for small grants to iniate their research with projects with scientists within Columbia University or at any of the aforementioned institutions.
Details regarding the Postbac Grant Program will be posted next semester.
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