Environmental Science for Transfer

This program provides students with a strong foundation in environmental sciences.  Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to identify and describe the essential components of earth's natural environment - its physical, biological, energy-related, and ecological elements; describe and analyze core environmental problems, their causes and consequences, and practical solutions; evaluate and apply principles of sustainability to human activity on earth; apply the scientific method to design, conduct experiments, and test hypotheses; critically evaluate and interpret environmental information; and, as informed and responsible individuals, evaluate contemporary environmental issues that have social and/or ethical implications.

The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.  Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing within the CSU system. Students are also given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Successful completion of the Environmental Science for Transfer curriculum will prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The major has been designed to meet lower-division requirements for certain majors at transfer institutions. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

To earn the Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

• completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
• California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

Required Courses