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Environmental Conservation Program Options

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Work-based Learning

Students will integrate their classroom learning with work-based learning experience by participating in Cooperative Education (ENVC 199) at a supervised work site in an approved job in an environmental business, state, federal or county administration or non-governmental organization working with environmental issues. Students who desire a degree and are already employed in the field may develop cooperative work positions with their current employer. A total of six credits within the six quarters are required. Department Chair approval is required. Credits and grades are based on job hours worked, work performance and completion of learning objectives. Concurrent enrollment in Cooperative Education Seminar required. ENVC 199 may substitute for up to five credits of technical coursework with the permission of the Department Chair.

Associate in Technical Arts Degree (ATA Degree)

An Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA) is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 90 credits of specified technical and related education coursework above 100 level with both an overall 2.0 grade point average and a 2.0 grade point average in the technical major.

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University Transfer

SVC HAS A TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON and UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington and College of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho have approved the transfer of students who complete the following sequence of courses:

Program Certificates

Individual Technical Certificate

An Individual Technical Certificate may be developed in conjunction with other programs to meet marketable objectives and goals with Department Chair approval. Professional upgrade certification available in Wildlife, Restoration, Water Quality and Fisheries. Clusters of 3-6 courses are the basis for an upgrade certificate.

MICRO-CERTIFICATES

These certificates focus on a specific skill within this program. A certificate is awarded to students who complete the following with a 2.0 grade point average or above:

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GIS 101, 102, 105, and 201 or 202. (GIS courses must be taken in this sequence.)
For more information and course descriptions, please see Geographic Information Systems (GIS).