Environmental Studies - Associate in Arts
An Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement with an Environmental Studies emphasis will prepare you to successfully transfer to a university or college and pursue an environmentally focused Bachelor of Arts. By offering high-quality online classes in the natural and social sciences, we endeavor to educate problem solvers who want to meet our times' environmental and social challenges.
Assumptions:
- You have placed into Math 141 & English 101 with no prior credits earned
- You intend to transfer to a university and earn a BA in Environmental Studies or closely related field.
- You are starting in fall quarter
Degree Pathway
This is a suggested degree pathway, a sequence of courses to earn the degree completely online. Please connect with an advisor to customize your program to meet your needs.
- Fall 
- Winter 
- Spring 
- Summer
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEM 100 | |
Career and College Success: STEM |
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 099 Meets 3 credits of Career and College Success requirement. |
3 |
| GEOG& 100 | |
Introduction to Geography |
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 099.
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5 |
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Any class in the Social Science Distribution Course List
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To view course choices, see the Social Sciences Distribution Courses. Suggested Class: Introduction to Sociology: CD |
Meets 5 credits of Social Sciences Distribution Requirement and CD requirement Cultural Diversity (CD) Requirement - All students earning a degree must meet a CD requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. There are many options for CD courses. |
5 |
Total: 13 credits
Notes:
- Students who do not test/place into ENGL& 101 and/or MATH 141 should take the english and math courses they do place into in the first term.
- Meet in person or virtually with your Environmental Studies academic advisor
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS& 101 | |
Introduction to Environmental Science w/Lab |
Prerequisite: Placement in MATH 087 or higher. Meets 5 credits of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Distribution requirement. |
5 |
| ENGL& 101 | |
English Composition I |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement test score or 2.0 grade or higher in ENG 099. Meets 5 credits of Communication Skills requirement. |
5 |
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Any class in the Humanities Distribution Course List Suggested Class: CMST& 220 |
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To view course choices, see the Humanities Distribution Courses Suggested class: Public Speaking |
Meets 5 credits of Humanities Distribution Requirement and is a requirement for some Environmental degrees at local universities. |
5 |
Total: 15 credits
Notes:
- Summer internships can have application deadlines in early winter quarter. Talk to your advisor for available opportunities.
- Develop your professional online presence.
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BIOL& 100 |
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Survey of Biology w/Lab |
Prerequisite: Placement in both ENGL& 101 and MATH 087.
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5 |
| MATH 141 | |
PreCalculus I |
Prerequisite: MATH 097 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or MATH 090 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or appropriate score on Math Placement Test.
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5 |
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ENGL& 102 |
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English Composition II |
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or Edmonds College certified equivalent with minimum grade of 2.0.
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5 |
Total: 15 credits
Notes: Consider joining a student club or professional organization.
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHEM& 121 |
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Introduction to Chemistry with Lab |
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 and MATH093/097 placement.
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5 |
| MATH& 146 | |
Introduction to Statistics |
Prerequisite: MATH 087 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or MATH 097 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or MATH 090 with a minimum grade of 2.0, and placement in ENGL& 101 Meets 5 credits of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Distribution req and is a requirement at several transfer universities. |
5 |
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Any class in the Social Science Distribution Course List |
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To view course choices, see the Social Sciences Distribution Courses. |
Meets 5 credits of Social Sciences Distribution Requirement. |
5 |
Total: 15 credits
Notes:
- Meet with your advisor to discuss transfer options and application deadlines.
- Complete any transfer applications that have early deadlines (December-January)
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Any class in the Humanities Distribution Course List |
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To view course choices, see the Humanities Distribution Courses. |
Meets 5 credits of Humanities Distribution Requirement. |
5 |
| ECON& 201 | |
Microeconomics |
Prerequisite(s): MATH 087 and ENGL& 101, each with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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5 |
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Any class in the Specified Electives course list or from the Distribution Course Lists |
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To view course choices, see the Course Lists: |
Meets 5 credits of Specified Electives Distribution Requirement. |
5 |
Total: 15 credits
Notes:
- Summer internships can have application deadlines in early winter quarter. Talk to your advisor for available opportunities.
- Complete transfer applications.
| Course # | Qtr. Offered | Course Title | Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Any class in the Humanities Distribution Course List with CD Designation |
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To view course choices, see the Course List - Humanities Distribution Courses with CD designation (if CD is needed) |
Meets 5 credits of Humanities Distribution Requirement and CD requirement. |
5 |
| Any class in the Specified Electives course list or from the Distribution Course Lists | |
To view course choices, see the Course Lists: |
Meets 5 credits of Specified Electives Distribution Requirement. | 5 |
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Any General Elective Course Suggested Class: ENVS 199 |
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Select from any course numbered 100 or above. If selecting from PE courses, no more than three (3) credits of activity-based coursework can be applied to the DTA degree. Suggested Class: ENVS 199 SPECIAL PROJECTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
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5 |
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Any program elective to complete a total of 90 credits |
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Select from any course numbered 100 or above. If selecting from PE courses, no more than three (3) credits of activity-based coursework can be applied to the DTA degree. | General Electives: Select from any course numbered 100 or above in order to bring the total credits in General Education Requirements, Distribution Requirements, Specified Electives, and General Electives to 90. | 3 |
Total: 18 credits
Notes:
- A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate.
Grand Total: 90 credits
Important notes that are not included above:
This is a general guided pathway for a student who wants to transfer to a university and earn a BA in Environmental Studies or a closely related field. Degree requirements frequently change as well as course schedules and this map is only intended as a guide; please check with the transferring university to confirm requirements.
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