Environmental Studies Emphasis (AA Degree A0411)

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0411
An emphasis in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides students with an integrated and critical understanding of the natural environment and human interactions with it. The coursework is designed to examine the interplay between natural and social systems and the ideological foundations of humanity’s attitudes and behaviors in relation to its ever-changing environment. This program is designed to prepare students to research, analyze, and propose solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing the world today through a well-rounded curriculum combining classroom, laboratory, and field study instruction. Students who are interested in an Environmental Science major are advised to follow the AA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in natural sciences and to work with a counselor to select major courses appropriate to their intended transfer institution.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

 Required Courses

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to environmental issues
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate the many disciplines and fields that intersect with environmental concerns
• Demonstrate an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of ecological processes and their relationship they have with human communities
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate environmental issues within the concept of sustainability

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