The Environmental Science and Technology
program provides a broad based education in environmental
sciences while remaining firmly grounded in basic sciences.
The curriculum topics range from traditional courses
in biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, and environmental
laws and regulations, to state-of-the-art offerings
in treatment technology, hazardous materials, Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positional Systems
(GPS).
SMCC developed the program in response to heightened
awareness of the environmental challenges facing Maine,
New England and the nation, and the critical shortage
of skilled technicians in this field. Graduates receive
an associate in science degree and meet education needs
for employment in a rapidly growing environmental industry.
Employment areas include natural resource management,
environmental sampling and laboratory analyses, industrial
health and safety, hazardous materials and toxic waste,
wastewater and water treatment plant operations, solid
waste management, air quality monitoring, environmental
assessment, plus compliance and enforcement fields.
High School Course Recommendations
Algebra
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Earthscience
Education Beyond the Associate’s
Degree
Graduates of Environmental Science and Technology who
wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree can receive advanced
standing based on our informal “2+2” agreement
with the University of Maine’s College of Natural
Resources, Forestry and Agriculture (B.S. in Biology).
They are also eligible for our articulation agreements
with Husson College in Business Administration, or the
University of Southern Maine agreement with majors in
Applied Technical Education or Applied Technical Leadership.
Credits usually transfer to a number of other colleges
as well. |
