Environmental Science Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

This Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students to pursue careers as Environmental Science Protection Technicians, where they will conduct laboratory and field tests to monitor and investigate sources of environmental pollution, including those which may impact public health.

Environmental Science Technology Program Requirements

AGR-235 Soils Credits: 3
ENV-201 Introduction to Environmental Protection Technology Credits: 3
ENV-202 Water Quality Testing Credits: 3
ENV-203 Air Quality Testing Credits: 3
ENV-204 Hazardous Waste Management Credits: 3
ENV-205 Occupational Health Credits: 3
ENV-290 Co-Operative Ed/Internship Credits: 6

General Education Requirements

BIO-105 Environmental Science Credits: 4
CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM-225 Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CIS-101 Technology & Digital Literacy Credits: 3
COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
ENG-150 Technical Writing Credits: 3
MTH-110 Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
MTH-130 College Algebra Credits: 3
MTH-210 Statistical Methods Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
PLS-255 Environmental Laws and Regulations Credits: 3

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .