Associate of Science (AS) Environmental Science

This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Science - Track 1 degree with a concentration in Environmental Science. Students in this program develop interdisciplinary skills related to the environment and will incorporate fundamental concepts and principles of environmental science into daily life. Students ... More

This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate of Science - Track 1 degree with a concentration in Environmental Science. Students in this program develop interdisciplinary skills related to the environment and will incorporate fundamental concepts and principles of environmental science into daily life. Students will utilize the process of scientific inquiry, apply awareness of current affairs to environmental issues, and solve problems using critical thinking.

Completion of this program opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including research, education, health and safety, non-profit, sustainable development, sustainable business, technology, and government. It also allows students to transfer at the junior level into an Environmental Science program at a four-year college or university or complete a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) from a Washington state community college.