Environmental Science Technician Overview (6561)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
This certificate is part of the Environmental Science Technology AS degree program. Its content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in agriculture, food and natural resources.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
30 credit hours.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Dr. Jessica Miles, Department Chair, milesj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5220
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this certificate, you may seek employment in an entry-level position related to environmental science field and lab work. Employment opportunities include positions with local environmental consulting firms and/or with public agencies when emergency responders are needed as a result of the presence of hazardous materials or for temporary/seasonal employment positions.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into four-year programs. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 30)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| EVR1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| GLY2030C | Environmental Geology (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| EVS2193C | Environmental Sampling Techniques (AA) | 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| EVS2601 | Hazardous Materials and Environmental Air Quality (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EVS2020 | Scientific Monitoring and Data Methods (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
ENC1101 and MAC1105: Non-exempt students registering in these courses will need to provide adequate placement scores to enroll. All courses used for General Education must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 17)
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| EVR1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EVS2193C | Environmental Sampling Techniques (AA) | 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 7)
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| EVS2601 | Hazardous Materials and Environmental Air Quality (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 3)
| EVS2020 | Scientific Monitoring and Data Methods (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 3)
| GLY2030C | Environmental Geology (AA) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 30