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Environmental Studies

Overview

About This Program

Conducting tests and finding out what things are made of can be important skills in many industries including natural resources. The Environmental Science program contains a rigorous mix of science, math, and general education courses designed to transfer to a variety of bachelor degree programs specifically focused on environmental science.

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At-a-Glance

Degrees & Credits

A.S. Environmental Science (60 credits)

A.S. Environmental Studies (60 credits)

Campus
Itasca
Vermilion

Program Features

Natural Resource Setting

Having hands-on field experienced faculty will give students unique opportunities to learn in a natural resource setting. This program offers:

  • Safe and accurate field sampling skills
  • Expertise in environmental regulations, permitting, compliance, and monitoring
  • Skills in basic biological, chemical, and physical analysis of samples
  • Practice field navigation, GPS, GIS, and mapping techniques
  • Receive a hazardous waste operators certification
  • Study environmental health and safety issues, requirements, and procedures

 

Student surveying the land
Careers

Careers in environmental science require a broad knowledge base. The Environmental Science program includes a variety of courses in science, mathematics, and general education necessary to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. While taking their core transfer courses students also will explore specific environmental science courses with hands-on skills.

Careers opportunities available in Agriculture, DNR, Environmental Management Companies, Government Agencies, Manufacturing, Mining, Renewable and, Non-Renewable Energy, and Waste Management.

Meet the Faculty

Tim Fox

Geography/Geographic Information Systems Faculty

218-322-2364

Additional Information

Transferability

The Environmental Science program is designed to give students the skill set to begin a career directly following completion of the program. Students interested in transferring on will find degrees in many related disciplines.