Associate degrees in Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
An interdisciplinary program designed to provide an understanding of the environment with options for an emphasis in either the social science or the natural and physical sciences. Because programs in Environmental Studies/Sciences at fouryear institutions vary widely in lower division requirements, transfer students will need to work closely with the University
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The curriculum prepares students to enter the rapidly growing field of hazardous materials handling. Students desiring transfer to a four-year college or university should consult a counselor for specific transfer information.
The Gerontology: Environmental Design degree provides a broad overview of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging along with introductory art and interior design courses emphasizing the environmental needs of an aging population. The focus is on preparation for entry-level positions with private industry, government and non-profit agencies providing design services to senior adults and/or preparation for further gerontology/design...
The Associate of Science in Environmental Studies provides students with the general education courses normally taken in the first two years at a fouryear college or university and a flexible plan from which the student can choose a variety of introductory science courses as part of an interdisciplinary or environmental science program.
To receive an Associate of Science in Environmental Studies, students must: (a) make a minimum grade of C in all...
The Associate of Applied Science provides students with specialized training in environmental technology along with general education courses in the arts and sciences. It is designed to prepare students for employment in the area of water resource sampling and assessment. Students interested in this program should consult with a full-time environmental technology instructor before taking any courses.
The Environmental Horticulture program offers an AS degree Environmental Horticulture, three Certificates of Achievement, and a Certificate of Completion in floral design. A Certificate of Achievement in general Environmental Horticulture focuses on growing, maintaining, and designing with plants and flowers. It focuses on skills and knowledge pertinent to several fields of study within the Environmental Horticulture industry.
The increased concern about issues dealing with quality of life and the environment has caused a renewed interest in occupations involving the application of biological sciences. The enlarged scope of occupations places heavy emphasis on the need for practitioners, technicians, and para-professionals who are directly involved in providing meaningful work. Scientists and research oriented professionals are still needed but experience has shown that...
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