Environmental Studies
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Environmental Studies. Environmental studies students receive a foundation in the natural sciences but focus more of their studies on the social sciences, policy studies, environmental design, and the humanities. This program provides a broadly integrated understanding that includes, among others, the business, economic, social, and political facets of environmental challenges with a focus on policy, law, and sociality aspect of these challenges.
Completion of this program prepares students to transfer at the junior level to an environmental studies program or related field at a four-year college or university. This program also prepares students for careers in the non-profit sector, government agencies, environmental planning, sustainability advising, green business, environmental education, environmental journalism, and related areas.
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Program Information
The Environmental Studies pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or related field at a four-year college or university.
- A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges. BAS degrees are typically terminal degrees. See an Advisor for more information.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Environmental Studies graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Environmental Studies programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Environmental Studies pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
- Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
- If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
- Research and apply for grants and scholarships.
Quarter 1, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS& 100 or ENVS& 101 | Choose a course | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| STEM 118 | Science, Equity, and Social Justice | 2 |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 160 | Principles of Environmental Sustainability | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| MATH& 107 or MATH 116 or MATH& 146 | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM& 121 or GEOL& 101 or OCEA& 101 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Natural World | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 211 | Majors Cellular Biology W/ Lab | 5 |
| Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts or World Languages 1 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 212 | Majors Animal W/ Lab | 5 |
| Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts or World Languages 2 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 213 | Majors Plant W/ Lab | 5 |
| Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts or World Languages 3 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_ENVR
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
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