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2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Sciences Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide
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How to use this Planning Guide:
This planning guide is a tool to help you understand what classes are recommended for this pre-major; review this information with your advisor as you develop an educational plan.
- Use the fillable AS-T Track 1 Degree Planning Guide with the information below to plan your path to completing this pre-major.
- Click on “print degree planner”
 for a print-friendly version of this planning guide
- The Class Schedule will tell you which classes each quarter meet requirements for your pre-major.
- The Annual Schedule can provide information about when classes are typically offered throughout the year.
Where does my path start?
You will complete an Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) Track 1 at Shoreline.
Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences.
Environmental Sciences are excellent preparation for graduate studies in in Science, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Education, Business and Law.
What courses should I take?
This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.
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General Education - 18-20 Credits
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Humanities and Social Sciences - 15 Credits
Select one course from the Humanities course list, one course from the Social Sciences course list, and a third course from either list.
Pre-Major Requirements - 54-59 Credits
Major Science Sequence (Min. 10 Credits for AS degree)
Recommended Courses:
BIOL 144 , GEOG 203 , GEOG 204 , GEOL& 101 , GEOL& 110 , OCEA& 101 , MATH& 163 (if not used for Math), MATH 207 , MATH 211 (if not used for Math), ENVS& 101 , CHEM& 241 /CHEM 271 , CHEM& 242 /CHEM 272 .
What does my chosen four-year school require?
Before choosing classes, become familiar with the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, and/or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.)
Environmental Sciences - What is it?
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study of the natural world and the complexity of environmental problems that impact the quality of life. Environmental Scientists apply scientific knowledge to solve environmental problems and provide solutions to protect, preserve and sustain the natural environment.
Areas of study in Environmental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Oceanography, Ecology, Climate Sciences, Biometrics, Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment, Ethics, Environmental Toxicology, Air and Water Quality, Population and Resources, Urban Planning and Resource Conservation.
What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences?
Environmental Scientists develop strong scientific, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills to work as environmental scientists, wildlife biologists, fish and marine biologists, safety and health inspectors, ecologists, urban planners, consultants, policy makers and educators.
Potential employers include: Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resource Conservation Services, Local, State and Federal Agencies, Consulting Firms, Water and Waste Management Companies, National Forest Service, Law Firms, Urban Planning Councils, Colleges and Universities and Non-Profit Organizations. For more, please visit http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
206-546-4101
www.shoreline.edu
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