What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree?
Bring a scientific approach to your work. Your AS-T opens the door to entry level work as:
- Environmental technician
- Ranger
- Habitat restorer
- Agricultural technician
- Eco-tourism guide
Do More With More Education
Use your CMC degree as half of a bachelor’s degree. Earning your four-year degree opens up even more options for doing advanced work to transform our planet’s future. Work with both your CMC counselor and an advisor from your target school to transfer credits efficiently. Look ahead: research and plan for the transfer requirements of your desired university.
By pursuing more education, you can go to work as:
- Environmental scientist
- Natural resource manager
- Environmental policy and planning specialist
- Forester
- Geologist
- Soil conservation specialist
- Botanist
Environmental Science AS-T: What to Expect
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Completion Requirements
- 28 units of required courses
- 60 total units
- Grade of “C” or higher in all required courses
- 2.0 minimum GPA
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Required Courses
BI 005: Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 units
CH 001A: General Chemistry | 5 units
ENV 001: Environmental Science | 3 units
G 001: Physical Geology | 4 units
MATH 014: Statistics | 4 units
MATH 001A: Calculus | 4 units
ECON 002: Principles of Microeconomics
Choose one additional science course:
BI 006: Biology of Organisms | 5 units
or
CH 001B: General Chemistry | 5 units
Choose one two-semester Physics series::
PH 002A and PH 002B, College Physics I and II | 8 units
or
PH 004A and PH 004B, Engineering Physics A and B | 8 units
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What You Learn
- Best practices in environmental science, including ethical behavior and research approaches
- How to use scientific methods to test hypotheses and apply findings
- How to analyze collected data and communicate findings in speaking and writing
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