Academic Programs
Environmental Sciences, A.A.
| Locations: Worthington | Links to: Printer friendly version Articulation agreements Faculty/Program webpage |
The study of the environment combines knowledge of biological, chemical and physical principles with the broad background of the liberal arts. Students will find a variety of fields in which to specialize at the B.A./B.S. level. At Minnesota West-Worthington campus, students should concentrate on completing the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) and a broad science/math background.
Students interested in this degree should choose the Liberal Arts major on the application.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology I | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II | 4 | |
| Issues in the Environment | 3 | |
| Composition II | 3 | |
| American Government & Politics or | 3 | |
| State and Local Government or | 3 | |
| Environmental Politics ** | 3-9 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES | 9 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | 6 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Courses to fulfill remaining MnTC/A.A. degree*** | 0-6 | |
| Introduction to Soil Science | 3 | |
| Introduction to GPS/GIS | 3 | |
| Electives | 2 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
STSK 1110 Freshman Seminar (1) credit is required.
Fulfill a minimum of 4 credits from two of the three areas. HLTH 1101, CSCI 1102, or any Physical Education course.
*Depends on preparation/placement
**Depends on program emphasis
***See Counselor/advisor
Updated: si 2/18/20