Welcome to the Associate Degree Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program of study that presents a broad overview of ecological issues from a variety of perspectives. The coursework examines the interplay between natural and social systems, and the ideological foundations of humankind's attitudes and behaviors with respect to their continually changing environment. The program provides students with the understanding that environmental challenges face every aspect of society, and it provides them with the skills needed to help solve these complex problems through cooperation and negotiation with the different and often competing stakeholders.

We have outstanding lab facilities, including a range of microscopes, telescopes, field and analytical equipment. The department supports a variety of student research both on and off the campus. We have large collections of minerals, rocks, fossils and maps, along with access to extensive biological collections, all of which contribute to a rich learning experience.

Career Option

Activist, Agricultural Technologist, Air Quality Inspector, Animal Services Worker, Aquaculturalist, Arborist, Botanist, Community Developer, Conservation Biologist, Conservation Officer, Ecologist