Environmental Science, A.S.-T
An A.S.-T in Environmental Science for Transfer fulfills the requirements for transferring to a California State University as an Environmental Science major. The courses in the A.S.-T in Environmental Science for Transfer degree provide the requisite background in math and science that are necessary for pursing a Bachelor’s degree and career in Environmental Science.
AS.ENVS.OPTBAST or AS.ENVS.OPTCAST
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| HIST-112 or PS-101 | U.S. History Since 1865 or Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Select One | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 66 | |
Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics or U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GEOL-100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 66 | |
Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
UC Assist Note: No credit for ENVS-100/ENVS-100H if taken after ENVS-101/ENVS-101H.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| Select one of two options: | ||
| Option 1 | ||
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| or BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I | |
| BIOL-151 | General Biology II | 4 |
| or BIOL-151H | Honors General Biology II | |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| Option 2 | ||
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| or BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I | |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| List A | ||
| Select from the following: | 13-14 | |
| Environmental Science | ||
or ENVS-101H | Honors Environmental Science | |
| Physical Geology | ||
or GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | |
| Physical Geography Lab | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
or MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | |
| List B: Select two or three | ||
| Select two or three of the following: | 7-11 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
or ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Mechanics and Wave Motion | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
or PHY-202H | Honors Electricity and Magnetism | |
| Total Units | 37-39 | |
Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 37-39 | |
| CSU General Education for STEM or IGETC for STEM | 31-33 | |
Possible double counting: 12 (CSU GE) /15 (IGETC GE) | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
The STEM General Education for a STEM Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can only be applied to the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science ADT Degrees.
The overall requirements for an approved STEM Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University. Completion of California State University General Education Breadth for STEM (CSUGE) requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for STEM requirements (IGETC).
CSUGE Breadth for STEM (33 units): Students are to complete all CSUGE requirements. However, the CSUGE for STEM requires:
- AREA A- 9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from A1, one course from A2, and one course from A3)
- AREA B- 9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from B1, one course from B2, and one course from B3 (if not met in B1/B2), and one course from B4
- AREA C- 6 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from C1 and one course from C2
- AREA D- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course
- AREA E- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course
- AREA F- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter unit: one course.
IGETC for STEM (31 units): Students are to complete all IGETC requirements. However, the IGETC for STEM requires:
- AREA 1 -9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from 1A, one course from 1B, and one course from 1C for students transferring to a CSU
- AREA 2- 3 semester units/4 quarter units: one course
- AREA 3- 6 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from 3A and one course from 3B
- AREA 4- 3 semester units/4 quarter units: one course
- AREA 5- 7 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from 5A, one course from 5B, and one course from 5C if not met in 5A/5B
- AREA 6 (for UC schools) meeting Language other than English (LOTE) competency (by completing at minimum, elementary language course; AP exam; high school course work)
- AREA 7- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course.
Additional Requirements
- Students are to confirm that the CSU or UC major/program or college they are applying to accepts partial CSUGE and IGETC certification. Although CSUGE and IGETC for STEM is an option, it is important that students prioritize completing major-preparation courses for the specific campuses and programs students are considering.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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