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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Environmental Science, AS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 5400
Program Description
The Associate of Science (AS) in Environmental Science degree program prepares individuals for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree related to environmental science or environmental studies. For assistance in program planning, or to explore additional transfer options, students should schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor. This degree may transfer in part or in its entirety to baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet with a representative of the transfer institution when planning their program.
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Program Requirements: 20 credits
Additional Requirements: 8 credits
Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
General Education/MnTC Requirements: 32 credits
Complete at least 32 credits in courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility
Goal 10: People and the Environment
Program Goals
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Demonstrate comprehension of ecosystem structure and function;
- Explain the nature and dynamics of biological communities;
- Examine the importance of sustainability in the management of economically and ecologically important resources;
- Explore how sustainability can be incorporated into people’s worldviews and ethics;
- Demonstrate application of critical thinking and the process of science in classroom and in field studies; and
- Evaluate and describe significant environmental dilemmas and the considerations used to find solutions.
Developmental Courses
Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
Completion Requirements
A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses
- numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Program Sequence:
The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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