Associate in Science
This program is designed to prepare students to deal with environmental issues and concerns from a global point of view. Students will focus on physical and natural science as well as understanding the social science perspective. The program integrates biology, chemistry and geology and leads to an associate in science degree which should transfer to four-year institutions following the MTA guidelines. Students will have first-hand lab experiences studying environmental problems from a scientific perspective as well as proposing and implementing solutions to sustainability. The program prepares students for careers in resource management, waste management, sustainability, environmental consultation and other related fields.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2024-2025 Academic Requirements
This program is designed to prepare students to deal with environmental issues and concerns from a global point of view. Students will focus on physical and natural science as well as understanding the social science perspective. The program integrates biology, chemistry and geology and leads to an associate in science degree which should transfer to four-year institutions following the MTA guidelines. Students will have first-hand lab experiences studying environmental problems from a scientific perspective as well as proposing and implementing solutions to sustainability. The program prepares students for careers in resource management, waste management, sustainability, environmental consultation and other related fields.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
- Division
- Math-Science-Engineering Tech
- Department
- Physical Sciences Dept
- Advisors
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
#Recommended Arts and Humanities courses: ENG 181, ENG 214, HUM 146 or HUM 175.
**The prerequisite for this course may include a higher math level than those used
in the program. See an advisor for assistance.
***Recommended Social Science courses: ANT 201, ECO 110, ECO 211, HST 123, HST 150,
PLS 112, SOC 100, SOC 205 or SOC 207.