Associate Degree in Environmental Science (Transfer)

About

Environmental Science students look at the systems that make up the world around us. Students prepare for degrees in the natural sciences at UO (Environmental Studies or Science) or OSU (degrees in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences department). Whether exploring the physical world around us or fulfilling transfer degree requirements for science courses with lab, students will find new things to learn with these classes at Lane Community College. Lane’s environmental science series ENSC 181-182-183 emphasizes environmental issues involving land (181), air (182) and water (183). These courses all carry the college's sustainability designation, as well. Introduction to Soil Science (SOIL 205) and Gardening and Sustainable Food Systems (HORT 120) allow students to delve into the world beneath the Earth’s Surface. The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree will let you transfer to a four-year Oregon college of your choice to continue your studies in environmental science, opening the path to many careers that can help the fight against climate change. Make sure you meet with advisors at both LCC and the college you intend to transfer to, since environmental science is usually an interdisciplinary major with different course requirements at each transfer institution. Learn to make a difference locally and globally through the application of science. Experience the dynamic nature of the Earth by learning outside. Understand more about creatures (past and present), landscapes, and weather. Explore our region’s river, ocean, lake, and forest environments

Career Path

Graduates career paths includes Environmental Field Technician, Water Quality Technician, Environmental Lab Technician, Soil Sampling Technician, Air Pollution Monitoring Assistant Ecology Research Assistant,GIS Mapping Technician, Conservation Biology Technician, Wildlife Monitoring Assistant, Hazardous Materials Technician, Environmental Chemistry Lab Assistant, Natural Resource Technician, Climate Data Collection Assistant, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator, Environmental Education Assistant, Park Ranger Assistant, Recycling Program Technician, Environmental Policy Support Officer, Green Manufacturing Assistant,Waste Management Technician, Renewable Energy Site Technician.