Program Overview
Environmental Studies
Campus
- I Itasca
- V Vermilion
AS Environmental Science
AS Environmental Studies
Program Overview
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.
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reasons to Attend Minnesota North
Unique learning opportunities.
Having hands-on field experienced faculty will give students unique learning opportunities in a natural resource setting. This program offers:
- Study environmental health and safety issues, requirements, and procedures
- 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
Thorough career prep.
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 will also 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.
