Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sciences
CPTC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Sciences (BAS-ENV) degree has been designed for those pursuing employment as an environmental technician, biological technician, or natural resources technician. The program is also intended to provide advancement opportunities for those currently employed in an environmental field who lack the required credential for that advancement. Graduates with a technical associate degree wanting to advance their career options in environmental sciences are welcome to apply.
BAS-ENV provides the necessary knowledge and skills for a wide range of positions in the environmental science field. As an applied science curriculum, we approach learning environmental sciences using hands-on tools in a realistic, practical context. Students will graduate with experience using ecological and chemical principles and concepts as well as regulatory criteria in solving real-world environmental issues. Graduates will be able to apply quality management to environmental programs and have a foundation in workplace health and safety.
Program length
A full-time student would be able to complete the program in 15-18 months (6 quarters). Completion time for part-time students depends on their course load.
Admission dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Program Outcomes
• Apply relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations to problems involving the environment and natural resources.
• Utilize appropriate health and safety regulations for planning, implementing, and managing projects in the workplace.
• Employ scientific methodologies, technical instruments, and environmental data to analyze, evaluate, and create management decisions.
• Collaborate with to create solutions to real world environmental problems.
• Develop leadership skills within the environmental sciences and natural resources management.
• Evaluate the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context of environmental issues and the links between human and natural systems.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Admission to the Program
Admission to the program may occur when the following can be documented:
Admission to the Senior Year
Once admitted to the program, the following must be documented before students can move on to the senior year of the program:
- 5 credits of MATH& 146 or another higher-level statistics class.
- 5 credits of soil science, ENV 260 or equivalent.
- 5 credits of urban environmental science, ENV 231 or equivalent or instructor permission.
- 8 credits of hazardous wastesite operations and emergency response, ENV 135 or equivalent with instructor permission.
- 7 credits of critical areas ENV 251 or equivalent.
These requirements can be satisfied by coursework completed before admission to the BAS-ENV program, or during “bridge” courses included within the BAS-ENV program. The bridge courses may include up to 30 credits as required. Bridge courses may be taken concurrently with upper-level BAS classes.
Graduation Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Second Baccalaureate Degree General Education Requirements
Applicants who have already earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may be able to substitute previous courses for our general education requirements based on the Washington State Second Baccalaureate Degree policy outlined in the Policies and Procedures.
Students must still complete program-specific general education degree requirements if not otherwise satisfied. The program-specific general education requirements in the BAS-ENV degree are listed below:
- Life Sciences (e.g., BIOL& 160 General Biology)
- BUS 310 Project Management (or equivalent)
- MAT 311 Mathematical Techniques for Operations Management (or equivalent)
Program Course List
The completion of both ENV 161 and ENV 245 will satisfy the ENV 440 requirement.
The completion of both ENV 240 and ENV 246 will satisfy the ENV 460 requirement.
If general education requirements have been fulfilled and a credit deficit remains toward the 180-credit graduation requirement, any college-level course may be taken to satisfy the remaining credits.