Associate in Science

Environmental Science

This degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in environmental science or environmental studies at accredited colleges or universities. In consultation with an academic advisor; electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution or technician-level vocation opportunities. Some courses require pre-requisites, check course descriptions. 

For information, contact faculty advisor, James Sacchinelli, at (609)343-4943 or jsacchin@atlanticcape.edu, or Richard Perello at (609)343-4969 or rperello@atlanticcape.edu, or contact department chair, John Stratton, at (609)343-4981 or stratton@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate appropriate selection and safe operation of laboratory and field equipment as applicable to environmental sciences;
  • Apply the scientific method to investigate environmental issues, draw conclusions, and communicate findings;
  • Analyze appropriate environmental publications and identify research-based and ethical issues;
  • Discuss natural science concepts using appropriate terminology, both orally and in writing.

(ENVL-Fall 2025)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
12

Social Science

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

General Education Elective

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Technological Competency Graduation Requirement

(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM129, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio. 
CISM125 may be taken as a General Education Elective.)

Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
4
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course #
Title
Credits
4
3
Sub-Total Credits
12