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Environmental Science - Natural Science Option, AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayScience, Technology, Engineering & Math
AdvisorEmma Leb
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850.769.1551 ext. 3472
eleb@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantKathy Bleday
850.872.3851
kbleday@gulfcoast.edu
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Environmental Science - Natural Science, AA

Are You Concerned About Our Influence on the Environment

Are you concerned about our influence on the environment and would like to be part of the solution? Do you often wonder how we could do a better job monitoring the environment and protecting it? Then environmental science is for you! Students majoring in environmental science get jobs in research, industry, government and education. Some people focus on monitoring the environment and work at places like the US EPA lab on Gulf Breeze. Others focus on environmental clean-up and work for industry or government agencies. Others are more concerned with educating the public and may work at parks or outdoor education centers like Biophilia in Niceville. No matter what you decide to do, you can get started at Gulf Coast State College!

Why Choose a Career in Environmental Science?

Obviously we live in an industrialized society and the choices we make impact our environment in many different ways. Unfortunately, industrialized societies pollute the environment. How can we live more sustainable? A career in environmental science will help you answer that question. Since jobs are so varied, go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find information about salaries.

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Environmental Science Course Requirements

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English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Statistics
Calculus
Physics
Biology
Economics, Macro
History
Government
Biology Courses
Chemistry Courses
Physics Courses
Economics, Micro
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Environmental Science AA Degree?

In this field, people find careers as:

Environmental Economists
Fish and Game Wardens
Chief Sustainability Officers
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Wind Energy Operations Managers

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida International University
University of Miami

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Who is eligible for the Natural Science Option, Liberal Arts AA program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your degree?
Your professors are dedicated to teaching. Not only that, but they have connections in the community and are able to help you obtain internships. Most of your larger four year universities in Florida offer degrees in environmental science. Getting your Associate’s Degree at Gulf Coast State College gets you into these colleges. So start here and then transfer to finish your degree! You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

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Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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