This program includes the necessary general education and specialized environmental and forestry courses to provide individuals the education for preparation for careers in these areas. Environmental technician graduates will be prepared to sample and analyze air, water, and soil in accordance with state and federal regulations. They may be employed as technicians by federal, state, and local government units and utilities, private industry, and environmental engineering consulting firms. Environmental technicians may be responsible for such duties as air pollution surveillance, analysis of water and water samples, ground water and surface water assessment, field sampling data interpretation, and other support courses.
Most courses are transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
See your advisor. CS101 or demonstrated proficiency is a prerequisite to CIS131. See Other Approved Courses under AAS degree requirements. Courses should be taken from outside the student's area of concentration for the degree. HE250 or three credits of PE185 may be substituted for PE231.