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Best 2-Year Colleges for Environmental Science?

I'm considering going the 2-year college route for environmental science before transferring to a 4-year university. Are there any stand-out community or junior colleges that offer a solid program in this field?

a year ago

There are indeed several two-year colleges that have strong environmental science programs. Here's a list of a few that stand out:

1. Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) in California: SRJC has a very developed natural resources program. They offer an Associate's degree in Natural Resources, and you can specialize in areas like environmental conservation, forestry, or watershed management.

2. Skyline College in California: Skyline offers an AA in Energy Systems Technology Management, which gives a good grounding in renewable energy, a key component of environmental science studies.

3. Northern Virginia Community College: They offer an AS degree in Environmental Science, and the courses are designed to prepare you for transferring to a 4-year program.

4. Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey: RVCC also offers an AS degree in Environmental Science with an agreement to transfer to Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, which is advantageous if you're thinking about transferring.

While these are just a few examples, remember it's important to examine not just the program, but also how it aligns with your educational and career goals. Before committing to a program, research the courses included in the program, the transfer agreements that the community college has with the four-year colleges you might want to attend, and the success rate of students transferring to four-year institutions.

a year ago

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