Associate Degree in Environmental Science
Hesston, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 31,368 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Environmental science is a growing field with employment opportunities in many different sectors from profit and nonprofit to healthcare and government industries.
Department Mission Statement
The Hesston College Biology department educates students in the biological sciences, supplying biology and science majors with the training and knowledge to successfully advance in the discipline; provides allied health science majors, especially those in nursing, with the foundational knowledge and methodology of biology necessary to their vocation; and provides an experience in the integration of reason and faith to the general education student.
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Curriculum
The environmental science program prepares the student to explore the relationships between humans and their environment in a proactive manner. The student employs problem-solving methods, data-search strategies, analysis, evaluation, and prediction in the study of complex environmental issues. Academic advisors work one-on-one with students to ensure requirements are met for a seamless transition to continuing education and professional careers.
First Year Fall Program Courses
- General Chemistry I
- Intro to Molecular and Cellular Biology or Intro to Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Biology or Environmental Science
Recommended Courses
- First-Year Seminar
- College Writing I
- Calculus I
- Principles of Macroeconomics
Spring Program Courses
- General Chemistry II
- Intro to Organismal Biology or Genetics
- Environmental Science
Recommended Courses
- Calculus II
- Responsibility or Humanities Course
Second Year Fall Program Courses
- Organic Chemistry I
- College Physics I
- Intro to Molecular and Cellular Biology or Intro to Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Elementary Statistics
Recommended Courses
- Speech Communication
- Biblical Literature
- Humanities or Integration Course
Spring Program Courses
- Organic Chemistry II
- Intro to Organismal Biology or Genetics
Recommended Courses
- Responsibility Course
- Integration Course
Admissions
Program Outcome
If you enjoy learning and trying to understand the complexity of our world – from biological processes to how humans affect nature – if you are eager to study environmental problems and possible sustainable solutions that are influenced by social, political, and economic aspects, studying environmental science is for you!
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Many career possibilities are available in the field due to the increasing demand for professionals with environmental science backgrounds.
- Agricultural scientist
- Botanist
- Ecologist
- Forest ranger
- Urban & regional planner
- Agricultural technician
- Engineering technician
- Forester
- Outdoor trip leader
- Environmental analyst
- Fundraiser
- Air pollution analyst
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental Educator
- Wastewater plant operator
- Project manager
- Natural resource specialist
- Environmental engineer
- Geophysicist
- Public health veterinarian
- Biologist
- Hazardous waste manager
- Range manager
- Biomedical engineer
- Environmental health specialist
- Environmental planner
- Resource economist
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental lawyer
- Industrial hygienist
- Seismologist
- Chemical technician
- Environmental lobbyist
- Journalist
- Author
- Photographer
- Soil conservation technician
- Environmental physician
- Environmental nurse
- Management consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Conservation systems analyst
- Chemist
- Meteorologist
- Oceanographer
- Hydrologist
- Microbiologist
- Geologist
- Conservation agent
- Teacher
- Biochemist
- Wildlife manager
- City planner
- EPA inspector
- Conservationist
- Zoologist
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