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Nov 28, 2024
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2016-2017 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Science - A.S.
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The Associate of Science (Environmental Science) is a two-year program for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies. This timely curriculum investigates major environmental concerns including social and economic consequences of energy production, resource consumption, over-population, pollution, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Transfer Options
The University Parallel Degree program is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP). More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
History
Choose six credits from the following:
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (20)
Biology/Geology
Check senior institution requirement.
Choose eight credits from the following:
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (61)
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree |
Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree |
| Environmental Scientists & Specialists |
$48,540 |
$66,360 |
| Soil & Water Conservationists |
$46,090 |
$81,090 |
| Fish & Game Wardens |
$33,600 |
$52,200 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors |
$29,240 |
$54,830 |
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (GEOG 101 Recommended) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)
- History (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)
- Biology/Geology Course (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
- History (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
- Biology/Geology Course (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (ECON 2010 Recommended) Credits: (3)
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