To earn an Associate in Arts Degree with a major in Environmental Studies, students complete 20-21 specified units, plus General Education Degree Requirements. These major requirements optimize preparation for upper-division coursework for advanced degrees in Environmental Studies offered by four-year institutions. Since the course work in environmental studies is sequential, students may spend less time earning an Associate and/or Bachelor’s Degree by deferring some of the university general education requirements until their junior and senior years and by giving priority to the requirements for a major in environmental studies. In addition, earning this degree provides a well-rounded basic education to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, government, or non-governmental organizations.

In addition to General Education degree requirements, complete the following:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• demonstrate an understanding of sustainable development and the interactions between society, economy, and environment.