Environmental Management Associate in Science
California leads the United States in environmental protection and sustainability efforts, creating a demand for environmental technicians and specialists in every region and most industries. Whether serving entry-level students or refining the skills of existing EHS professionals, students in the EHSM department will receive innovative hands-on training, in-depth regulatory comprehension, and work experience in air, water, hazardous waste, solid waste, and pollution prevention topics. The program prepares students in a broad understanding of environmental topics currently affecting the local, state, federal, and global populations while including culturally sensitive management techniques. Graduates earning an associate degree in Environmental Management may work as a technician or specialist serving hazardous waste, solid waste, environmental health and safety, environmental sciences, sustainability, water pollution, and air pollution industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Perform work-related functions according to current industry standards.
- Assess and resolve work-related problems using current industry-specific tools and resources.
- Communicate effectively to prospective clients, managers and coworkers in a workplace setting.
- Abide by industry regulations regarding occupational health and safety, and/or environmental standards.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EHSM-100 | Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management | 4 |
| EHSM-110 | Industrial Sustainability | 3 |
| EHSM-150 | Hazardous Waste Management Applications | 4 |
| EHSM-200 | Hazardous Materials Management (HMM) Applications | 4 |
| EHSM-210 | Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater Management | 4 |
| EHSM-215 | Air Quality Management | 3 |
| EHSM-230 | Hazwoper Certification | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
| EHS Field Applications | ||
| List B | ||
| Select either: | 4-5 | |
| General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory | ||
or BIO-240 | Principles of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology | |
| List C | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Preparation for General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| List D | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Principles of Information Systems | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
| Spanish I | ||
| Total Units | 37-44 | |