Associate of Arts - Environmental Sciences

The Environmental Science Program is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study that presents an overview of ecological issues from a scientific perspective. With a broad foundation across the natural sciences, the coursework examines the interrelated nature of environmental systems. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and tools to successfully use the scientific method while studying and solving environmental problems.

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate through oral and written work knowledge of the physical, biological, and social sciences required to effectively address current environmental issues, and be prepared to pursue further study in an Environmental Science program (or related field of study) at the baccalaureate level. In addition, students will be proficient in the research, analytical, and communication skills necessary to present a critical analysis of the interplay between natural and social systems, the behaviors that impact and affect the environment, and proposed solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing the world today.