ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEGREE

(Specialization of the Business Management Degree)

 

·         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.

 

A. GENERAL EDUCATION

C. OTHER HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

>*ENG 155 

Communications I

*ACC 102

Accounting Principles II

> ENG 156 

Communications II

*ACC 150

Payroll Accounting

ECO 210

or PSC 201

or PSY 201

Macroeconomics

American Government

General Psychology

*BAF 201

*BUS 101

 COL 101

Principles of Finance

Introduction to Business

College Orientation

MAT 101

Beginning Algebra

*MGT 201

Human Resource Management

HSS 205

Technology and Society

 

 

 

B. REQUIRED CORE SUBJECT AREAS

*BIO 205

*BIO 206

Ecology

Ecology Lab

*ACC 101

Accounting Principles I

 

 

*BUS 121

Business Law I

*EVT 206

Introduction to Environmental Compliance

*CPT 101

Introduction to Computers

*EVT 254

Industrial Safety & Emergency Response

*MGT 101

Principles of Management

*EVT 110

*EVT 111

Introduction to Treatment Facilities

Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment

*MKT 101

Marketing

*EVT 201

Environmental Science

 

 Elective

Minimum of 1 course (Not less than 2.0 credit hours)

*Many courses in this program require a minimum of grade of “C.”

 

Work Based Learning (co-ops or internships) are strongly recommended.

>Includes Oral Component

NOTE:

CHM 105 is a prerequisite for EVT 201

Total:  65.0 Credit Hours

 

 

 

Contact John McGill in ST252 or at (803) 981-7329 or jmcgill@yorktech.com.

http://academic.yorktech.com/department/science/environment

 

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

 

LOCAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS (these are examples, they are not currently available).

Health and Environmental Technician:  $15-$20/hr ($30,000 to $40,000 annually).  Job location:  York

Will work through end of year with possibility of becoming permanent.   F/T M-F 1st shift.  Will work with the Health and Environmental Director; need a safety background with OSHA and ISO 14001 background/training; may facilitate some training.  Computer skills a must.  Source:  York Technical College Job Placement Office:  http://www.yorktech.com/department/jobplacement/IET.htm

 

Wetland Restoration Technician:  Assist with invasive plant management, protected species surveys, stream and wetland monitoring, stream and wetland permitting restoration, and sediment and erosion control projects.

 

Stormwater Site Inspector:  $25,231~$35,000 annually.  Meet with contractor and issue permits.  Monitor sites to insure erosion control measures are functional.  Conduct final inspection of work-site.  Source:  York County Government https://abl.york.sc.us/jobs_fm.hsm

 

Stormwater Plans Examiner:  $29,000~37,000 annually.  Evaluate stormwater management plans for construction sites, etc. Source:  York County Government https://abl.york.sc.us/jobs_fm.hsm

 

Laboratory Technician/Customer Service Representative:  $29,400-$44,000 annually.  Conduct lab analysis, trouble shoot, research and development.  Need college work including statistics & computer skills (Word & Excel). Job location is in Fort Mill.

 

INTERNSHIPS are available with local companies.  These allow students to get practical work experience and earn college credit.

 

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.