Earn an associate degree in environmental science
Learn the science behind how we impact the environment and how environmental regulation and compliance tries to keep it in check. Our A.S. degree in Environmental Science gives you options to study water resource management or environmental resources conservation.
- Water Resource Management focuses on the distribution, abundance and conservation of Florida's water resources. This is a career that includes wastewater, drinking water and natural resource monitoring.
- Environmental Resources Conservation focuses on the long-term well-being of environmental, economic and social systems of humans, including renewable energies, pollution prevention and urban planning.
This program has established technical standards for students. Learn more.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2022 Employment
1,910
2032
2,260
Percent Change
18
Projected Job Openings
290
What you learn in SPC's Environmental Science Technology A.S. Degree
- Knowledge of green practices
- The ability to help your organization meet environmental standards
- How to manage air and water pollution remediation
- Awareness of environmental regulations and compliance
- The ability to operate and calibrate lab and field instruments for quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants
Environmental Science Technology Associate in Science
ENVSC-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
As the world around us grows more complex, so too does our need to take care of it. Gain the scientific background of how we impact the environment and how society tries to keep it in check through environmental regulation and compliance. This A.S. degree in Environmental Science Technology gives you: - A choice of two specializations: water resource management or environmental resources conservation - Enhanced earning potential - Knowledge of green practices - The ability to help your organization meet environmental standards - Knowledge of how to manage air and water pollution remediation - Awareness of environmental regulations and compliance - The ability to operate and calibrate lab and field instruments for quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants This 64-credit-hour A.S. degree transfers to SPC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainability Management.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1703010401 - Environmental Science Technology
Federal CIP Code
03.0104 - Environmental Science.
Industry Certifications
As part of our Environmental Science Technology A.S. Degree, you may be eligible for the following industry certifications:
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training
- Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour
CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION
SPC's Water Quality Technician Certificate is part of and transfers to our Associate in Science Environmental Science Technology Degree. The A.S. degree transfers to our Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainability Management.
CONTACTS
Amanda Gilleland
Chair, Natural Science
Seminole Campus
gilleland.amanda@spcollege.edu
(727) 394-6024
Theresa Afify
Career Outreach Specialist
Seminole Campus
Afify.Theresa@spcollege.edu
(727) 394-6130