Environmental Science

Do you like solving problems that affect human health and our environment?

Environmental science is a distinctive program of interdisciplinary study that explores energy and climate systems and their complex relationships with the world's diverse human cultures in order to achieve environmental sustainability on a local, regional, and global scale. This program is a great option to gain the skills needed for employment in environmental science, energy management, public health, environmental/biodiversity conservation, environmental restoration, and geospatial technology.

Career Opportunities

The environmental science program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:

• Environmental Scientist
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Engineer
• Environmental Health Technician
• Wildlife Biologist
• Park Ranger
• Hydrologist
• Researcher (Academic/Industry)
• Energy Analyst

Degrees

Change your life with an environmental science degree. Our program gives you options to explore if you want to focus on employment or transferring to a 4-year university.

• Associate in Science - Environmental Science
• Associate in Science for Transfer - Environmental Science

About degrees and certificates

Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.

Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.

Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.