The Environmental Science A.S. degree program is to prepare students for transfer into a 4-year Environmental Science B.S. program with an appropriate mix of general education and specialized coursework in the natural sciences.
Students will develop a strong foundation in the sciences with courses in environmental science, ecology, geology, biology and chemistry. Courses in environmental science technology and environmental issues emphasize scientific project management skills and career pathways for environmental scientists. In addition to meeting other basic General Education requirements typical of the first two years of a B.S. degree, specialized environmental coursework will provide students with a skill set useful in the pursuit of their future employment in environmental engineering and remediation, natural resource management, or wastewater/ drinking water treatment industries.
The program will prepare students to:
- Problem-solve
- Accurately collect and record data in field and laboratory settings.
- Demonstrate computer literacy.
- Apply various sampling and data collection techniques to environmental media, including soils and water.
- Use publicly available resources necessary for environmental site investigation and management.
Minimum Degree Requirements (60 credits)
A minimum of 60 credit hours is required for the Environmental Science Associate of Science degree. If basic skills courses are required, degree completion will take more than four semesters.
Basic Skills Courses:
If indicated by placement testing, basic skills courses in mathematics and English are required as prerequisite courses. These courses count as credit toward load and financial aid, but not toward graduation.
English (6 Credits)
Social Science (3 Credits)
History or Humanities (6 Credits)
Credits in two of the following areas must be taken: American History, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations, the Arts, or Foreign Language Gen. Ed. course.