Environmental Studies
Environmental science, or sustainability for non-scientists.
All TCC associate degrees
Science, Engineering & Math
Associate of Science – Specialization in Environmental Science
- Length
- 2 years
- Total credits
- 90
- Type
- University transfer
About this degree
The Environmental Sciences Specialization of the Associate in Science Track 1 degree provides a well-rounded foundation to support students who wish to major in environmental sciences.
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Communication Skills (5 credits)
Composition CourseComplete all
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills (15 credits)
Mathematics CoursesComplete all
MATH&151Calculus I5 crMATH&152Calculus II5 crMATH&146Introduction to Statistics5 crorBUS256Statistical Analysis5 cr
Humanities and Social Science (15 credits)
Humanities Course
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Social Science Course
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Humanities or Social Science Course
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Biology Requirement (15 credits)
Biology Courses (15 credits)Complete all
BIOL&221Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity5 crBIOL&222Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology5 crBIOL&223Introduction to the Biology of Organisms5 cr
Chemistry Requirement (15 credits)
Chemistry CoursesComplete all
CHEM&161General Chemistry w/Lab I5 crCHEM&162General Chemistry w/Lab II5 crCHEM&163General Chemistry w/Lab III5 cr
Geology Requirement (5 credits)
Geology CourseComplete all
GEOL&101Introduction to Physical Geology5 cr
Physics Requirement (6 credits)
Physics CourseComplete all
PHYS&114General Physics I6 cr
Electives (14 credits)
College-Level Electives
Earn at least 14 credits.
Multicultural Requirement (5 credits)
Multicultural Course
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
