Program Overview

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Summary

Prepare for a major in Environmental Studies by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree. Environmental Studies integrates knowledge across the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to explore the effects of human activities on the natural world. Students learn to identify environmental problems, analyze causes, and develop solutions to promote preservation, sustainability, and stewardship of the environment.

Completion Award

• Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement

Length of Study

• 90 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

• Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
• Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
• Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
• Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
• Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

General Education Requirements - 20 Credits

Communication (10 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following courses:

• CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220, HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270.
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Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following classes:

• MATH& 107, MATH 111, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146, MATH& 148, MATH& 151, MATH& 152, MATH& 163, MATH 207, MATH 208, MATH 211, MATH& 264, PHIL& 120. Recommended: MATH& 141, MATH& 146.
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Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

Humanities (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: CMST& 220, ENGL& 230.

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Natural Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences. At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Recommended: BIOL 107, BIOL 144, BIOL& 211, BIOL& 212, BIOL& 213, CHEM& 121, CHEM 171/CHEM 181, ENVS& 101, MATH 111, MATH& 141, MATH& 142 (prerequisite for MATH& 151), MATH& 146, MATH& 151, MATH& 152, MATH 211, OCEA& 101, PHYS 110, PHYS& 114.

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Social Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences. Recommended: ANTH& 206, ECON& 201, HIST 218, HIST& 219, POLS& 202.

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General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives and Elective Courses (Non-restricted). Consult with SCC advisors for recommended electives and choose courses as required by transfer institutions. Recommended: World Language if required for university admission or graduation.

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Careers & Opportunities

Environmental Studies majors develop knowledge and skills to work in a variety of workplace settings from environmental law and urban planning, to air, water, and waste management, students develop skills in critical thinking, communications, consultation, negotiations, advocacy, community education, public policy, and legislation. Potential employers include: local, state, and federal government, environmental protection agencies, natural resources conservation services, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, environmental research laboratories, consulting firms, colleges and universities, waste management companies, political action committees, law firms, architectural firms, treatment plants, American Indian nations, utilities, and timber companies, land trust organizations, business, and nonprofit organizations and foundations.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only ---|---|---|---|--- 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

• Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

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Related Program Options

• Environmental Health Pre-Major
• Environmental Sciences Pre-Major
• Geology & Earth Sciences Pre-Major
• Oceanography and Marine Sciences Pre-Major

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