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Environmental Science

Advisor: Sue Habeck

Students may complete the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science at Tacoma Community College. The program of studies listed below leads to the Associate of Science Degree with an Environmental Sciences Specialization. Upon completion of this degree, students may be able to transfer to most four-year colleges and universities as juniors.

Note that degree requirements in environmental science programs at four-year institutions vary greatly across the state.  Consult with an advisor immediately upon deciding to pursue environmental science in order to get the best information to reach your transfer goal.

Although the Environmental Science advisors make every effort to consult with various colleges and universities regarding requirements, students are encouraged to consult catalogs, websites, and advisors at their chosen four-year institution during their freshman year.

Preparation: While in high school, students should pursue all the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics.

Program Planning: Students should meet with an environmental science advisor as soon as they are admitted to Tacoma Community College. Students may also refer to the Associate of Science degree description. Many courses have prerequisites, are offered only once or twice a year, and are sequential. Careful selection of classes each quarter is necessary to complete the program without delay.Top of Form

First Year
FallWinterSpring
CHEM& 161
MATH& 151
Elective (Sugg. ENVS& 101)
CHEM& 162
MATH& 152
ENGL& 101
CHEM& 163
GEOL& 101
BIOL& 221
Second Year
FallWinterSpring
BIOL& 222
PHYS 114
Elective
BIOL& 223
Humanities
Social Science
MATH& 146 or BUS 256
Elective (Sugg. Geog/Env Sci  210)Humanities


Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.

  • The Humanities and Social Science courses must be chosen from courses on the Approved Distribution Course List.
  • At least one course must be chosen from the list of approved multicultural courses on the Approved Distribution Course List.
  • This specialization requires the student to choose 15 elective credits. The following choices are strongly recommended: GEOG/ENVS 210, ENVS& 101, GEOL 179, OCEA 179 or ENVS 179.
  • PE activity courses cannot be used as elective courses.
  • A maximum of 5 credits of electives can be from courses that do not appear on the Basic Requirements list of the Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree Option A or on the Approved Distribution Course List. Such courses must be approved by an environmental science advisor.

For more information about the Environmental Science program at TCC, please contact the Environmental Science advisor: Sue Habeck.


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