Associate in Science

Environmental Technology Program

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Department
Science
Related Degree
Environmental Studies Concentration
Related Certificate
Coastal Zone Management Technology

This program emphasizes the cognitive and technical skills needed to enter and advance in environmental technology careers in both the private and public sectors. This is a career field that utilizes the principles of science, engineering, communication and economics to protect and enhance safety, health and natural resources. Students who are interested in pursuing a four-year undergraduate program in Environmental Studies should refer to the Associate in Arts Environmental Studies concentration.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Science - Environmental Technology

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
17

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16-17

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
STEM Elective  +
3
STEM Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
STEM Elective  +
3
STEM Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
12-16
Total Credits
60-65
Career Outlook

Graduates will be trained at the technical level for fields such as hazardous waste clean-up, site assessment, water quality, air quality, wastewater management, environmental compliance, solid waste management, coastal zone management, use of computerized mapping and pollution prevention. 

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Environmental Technology program, students are able to:

  • Communicate and discuss current environmental topics and be able to provide an overview of environmental technology
  • Apply scientific, technical, and communication skills and knowledge to specific tasks
  • Be proficient at using state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation to perform air, water, and soil analysis
  • Be certified in 40-hour OSHA for hazardous waste
  • Conduct monitoring in the field and demonstrate the ability to analyze the data in a laboratory setting
  • Be proficient in a discipline of environmental technology, including coastal zone management, hazardous waste site assessment, geographic information systems, wastewater management, water quality, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy.