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Associate of Applied Science Degree

This two-year program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for employment as entry-level managers in the environmental field. Additionally, this program provides current workers an opportunity to update and broaden their knowledge and enhance their potential for career advancement. Emphasis is on a programmatic understanding of sampling and analysis procedures, safety protocols and requirements, and environmental regulations.

Year 1, Term I                                     	      Hours

BUS 1603     Computer Fundamentals                              3

MTH 1053     Intermediate Algebra				3

CHE 1024     General Education Chemistry			4

EHS 1113     Environmental Regulations 				3

EHS 1003     Introduction to Environmental Technology		3

             Semester Hours                           		16

                 
Year 1, Term II    

MTH 1032     Measurements and Calculations                      2

ENG 1013     English Composition I                              3

SPE 1003     Introduction to Communication                      3

BIO 1014     General Biology -- or --

BIO 1614     General Zoology					4

EHS 2233     Chemistry of Hazardous Materials                   3

             Semester Hours					15

                       

Year 2, Term I    

BUS 2013     Technical Communications                           3

GIS 1003     Introduction to GIS				3

PSY 1003     General Psychology -or-  

SOC 1013     Introduction to Sociology                          3

SFT 1071     CPR and First Aid                                  1

SFT 1081     Introduction to Industrial safety			1

EHS 1134     Environmental Sampling and Analysis I              4

             Semester Hours					15

                                                  

Year 2, Term II

EHS 2493     Environmental/Health & Safety
             Technology Internship        	                3

SFT 2073     Industrial Safety and OSHA                        	3

EHS 2223     Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER)              3

EHS 2134     Environmental Sampling and Analysis II             4

EHS 2331     Current Issues in Environmental Technology		1

             Semester Hours					14

                     
Total Semester Hours                                          	60