Environmental Studies : AA Degree

The Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as environmental technicians and for continued academic work in an environmental field.

The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that graduates of this program will possess at the end of their program of study.

• Demonstrate competence in assessing environmental parameters both in the field and in the lab.

• Write, edit and analyze environmental documents.

• Analyze environmental data sets through the construct of graphs, tables and mathematical modeling.

• Work in governmental and non-governmental agencies to evaluate proposed environmentally related projects and offer solutions to potential environmental problems;

• Communicate in a clear, articulate, unbiased manner with both professionals and non-professionals the essence of environmental controversies, hearings, speeches, documents or relevant media.

• Develop the managerial skills necessary to deal with both ecological impacts and the human built environment.

• Prepare students for advanced degrees in environmental studies, science, engineering or environmental justice.

Minimum credit hours required: 62                     

This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.