Environmental Science
The Environmental Science program provides students with the core curriculum required in the first two years of a college experience leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Environmental Science. Students will benefit from rich and in-depth science courses providing the basis for any environmental sciences degree requiring courses in a biology, chemistry, math, physics, earth science or economics.
Core Science classes may include:
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Cell & Molecular Biology
- Physical Geology
- General Chemistry
- Physics
Other related courses include:
- Calculus
- Economics
- Statistics
Environmental Science Majors go into a variety of careers. Some examples are:
At the Associate's Level: |
At the Bachelor's Level: |
At the Master's: |
City and Regional Planning Aide | Environmental Educator or Consultant | Environmental Law |
Environmental Field or Lab Tech | Fish & Game Warden | Environmental Engineer |
Project-Level Geologist | Hydrologist | Policy Analyst |
Park Ranger | Restoration Planner |
Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.
AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer | Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU. |
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree | Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units. |
COA = Certificate of Achievement | Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript. |
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate | Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts. |
