Environmental Science, Area of Study - General Studies Electives

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Collin College provides general academic courses and electives for students who plan to transfer to a college or university. Because of the various transfer requirements at colleges and universities, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate courses, students should verify course transferability and degree applicability with a Collin College academic advisor and/or the college or university that they plan to attend.

To earn an associate degree, complete the 42 credit hour General Education Core, and 18 credit hours of general studies electives and the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree requirements.

Check with your transfer institution before registering for general studies electives to make sure your courses will be degree applicable to your bachelor’s degree at the transfer institution.

Gain a greater understanding of the world and our natural environment with environmental science courses at Collin College. Environmental science is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the interaction of processes that shape the environment, understanding the potential causes of environmental problems and exploring possible solutions to them. Students examine environmental challenges and solutions through scientific, social, and analytical perspectives while building communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and qualitative and empirical skills.

Coursework in environmental science involves several disciplines, including the geological, biological, chemical and physical sciences, sociology, environmental health, ethics, economics; and law.