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Environmental Science

Associate of Science for Transfer



Program Details

The Associate in Science Degree in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in geology, chemistry, math, physics, biology and economics. Students develop a critical understanding of how the natural world works, how humans interact and impact the environment, and how to develop sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and the appropriate general education pattern (either CSU GE or IGETC) totaling 60 semester CSU-transferable units. Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of "C" and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.

Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: http://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/environmental-sciences/
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  • Credit for Prior Learning

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Environmental Science Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Environmental Science (95)

Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Conservation ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Climate Change Policy AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
Data ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
GeoscientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
HydrologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
Remote Sensing Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Data ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Geographic Information Systems Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
GeoscientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Conservation ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
GeoscientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Water Resource SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Water/Wastewater EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists & Site ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Chief Sustainability OfficersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Conservation ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Environmental EconomistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Environmental Restoration PlannersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Range ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Sustainability SpecialistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Water Resource SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Aviation InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Brokerage ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Cargo & Freight AgentsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Construction & Building InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs & Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Environmental Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Forensic Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Freight ForwardersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Government Property Inspectors & InvestigatorsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Labor Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Medical Records SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Occupational Health & Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Occupational Health & Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Police Identification & Records OfficersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Police & Sheriff's Patrol OfficersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Special Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Conservation ScientistsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Forest & Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
ForestersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Range ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Environmental Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant & System OperatorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Analyze the interactivity between physical, natural, and social systems and the impact on environmental policies, sustainable development, environmental justice, and racial justice.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in research, analytical, and communication skills necessary to present critical analysis of the human-environment relationship and responses to environmental challenges.
  3. Apply the principles of physical sciences, natural sciences, and technology with research to address current environmental issues through the process of Scientific Method.