Environmental Science, Associate of Science (405)
About Our Program
This program is intended to provide the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate program. Environmental Science majors apply biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management.
Nature of Work and Employment
Environmental scientists identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. The most common jobs people have one year after graduating with a baccalaureate degree in this major are Researcher, Policy Adviser, Compliance Officer, and Consultant.
Special Considerations
Those interested in Environmental Science should have an aptitude for interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics as well as an awareness of Sociological and Political issues. The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements and specific university requirements in this major. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution to which they plan to transfer are met Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students. Students are encouraged to take MATH 255 Analytic Geometry/Calculus II as it is required by some programs.