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Environmental Science

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Jobs available locally

293

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$37,233 – $82,991

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Jobs available locally

235

Demand Locally

+4 %

Annual Wage Range

$46,674 – $120,609

Program Level:

Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Natural Sciences

Institute:

Science & Technology

College:

SAC

What is the program?

This program teaches you the scientific methods and principles related to preventing, correcting and reducing damage to the environment.

What will I learn?

You’ll get a scientific perspective on Earth’s environmental issues and an understanding of the relationship between human populations and the planet’s natural systems. You’ll learn how to apply the scientific method to environmental problems and understand how ecological and social systems interact. You’ll be able to observe, collect and analyze data using basic principles of biology and chemistry.

What can I do with this course of study?

This program prepares you for entry-level positions in the field of environmental science or to continue your studies in the field at a four-year institution. You’ll have a foundation to pursue related fields including biology, chemistry, politics and economics. This program creates a pathway to careers including environmental consultant, science teacher, natural resource conservation specialist, environmental advocate, resource management specialist and environmental lab technician.

What's special about the program?

This is a multidisciplinary program that incorporates the natural sciences. It’s designed to give students the basic skills to apply the scientific method while studying and solving environmental problems such as climate change, water pollution, waste disposal, habitat loss and more.

Degrees and Certificates

Contact Us

David Wood
Department Chair
Chemistry/Geology (CG) 204
(210) 486-0063
dwood30@alamo.edu

 

Albert Aviles
Discipline Coordinator
CG 101
(210) 486-0277
aaviles@alamo.edu

Debbie Dye
Academic Unit Assistant
CG 207A
(210) 486-0045
ddye5@alamo.edu

Margarita Cooper
Administrative Assistant
CG 207
(210) 486-0045
mcooper70@alamo.edu