ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CERTIFICATE
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65% of new jobs require an Associates
Degree. ·
For college transfer students, higher
level courses can be substituted. ·
Individual EVT courses can be taken
as electives to add job skills without completing a certificate or
specialization. |
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REQUIRED CORE SUBJECT AREAS |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
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BIO 205 Ecology and |
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BIO 206 Ecology Lab |
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BIO 101 Biological Science I |
4.0 |
6.0 |
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ENG 155 Communications I or ENG 101 for college transfer |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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CHM 105 General, Organic, and
Biochemistry or CHM 110 for college
transfer |
4.0 |
6.0 |
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MAT 101 Intermediate Algebra or MAT 110 for college transfer |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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EVT 201 Environmental Science |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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EVT 206 Introduction to Environmental
Compliance |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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EVT 254 Industrial Safety and
Emergency Response |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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EVT 110 Introduction to Treatment
Facilities |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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EVT 111 Introduction to Water and
Wastewater Treatment Laboratory |
1.0 |
3.0 |
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Elective
Work Based Learning (co-ops or internships) are recommended. |
1.0 |
1.0 |
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28.0 |
34.0 |
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All courses in this program require a minimum grade of
“C.” *EVT 254 provides
40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification **EVT 110
is an introduction to the operation of water and wastewater treatment
facilities Consult with the Environmental
Program advisor, |
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Contact
http://academic.yorktech.com/department/science/environment
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CAREER FACTS: Environmental science technicians who perform lab tests to monitor
environmental resources and measure pollution in the environment. Some manage hazardous materials inventory,
or assist with regulatory compliance. Occupational health and safety
specialists who help keep
workplaces and workers safe. Chemical Laboratory technicians set up, operate, and maintain
laboratory instruments and do experiments. They must keep excellent records
and use computers. Those who work with manufacturing processes may be involved
in ensuring quality by testing products for proper proportions of
ingredients, purity, or for strength and durability. Most employers prefer applicants who
have at least an associate degree.
Because employers' preferences vary, however, some science technicians have a
bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or forensic science, or have taken
numerous science and math courses in college. Employment in these areas is expected to grow 9 TO 17% through 2014 due to
public demand for safe and healthy work environments. 190,000 jobs exist for these areas. http://www.bls.gov/home.htm Median annual earnings of biology, chemistry, forensic,
forest, and environmental technicians were approximately $35, 339 in 2005. Median annual earnings of occupational health
and safety specialists were $51,570 in May 2004. The highest 10 percent earned more than
$79,530. http://www.bls.gov/home.htm |
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LOCAL JOB
DESCRIPTIONS (these are
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INTERNSHIPS are available with local
companies. These allow students to get
practical work experience and earn college credit. |
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LOCAL EMPLOYERS who have worked with the YTC Environmental Program: Atotech,
Carolina Wetland Services, Duke Energy, S&ME, Roots Environmental &
Geotechnical Services, York County Stormwater, and
Ralph Whitehead Associates.