Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and specialize in areas of sustainability, environmental science, conservation, or resource management. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers including sustainability specialists, chief sustainability officers, compliance managers, environmental scientists, conservation scientists, soil and water conservationists, range managers, and city and regional planning aides. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including hydrology, urban and regional planning, and post-secondary teaching.
Details
Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Degree Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8123
Total credits required
60-64
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses that can be used to fulfill a requirement of the Academic Certificate in Sustainability (Major Code 6240N), Environmental Science (Major Code 6227N), and CCL in Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation (Major Code 5824) while simultaneously fulfilling a requirement of the Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies are noted.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Critique basic sustainability concepts, factual information, and practices. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, BIO201++, BIO205, BIO220, BIO240, [L], [SG], [SQ])
- Analyze how social, environmental, and economic systems relate and interact. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, AGS260, BIO201++, BIO205, BIO220, BIO240, ECN211, ECN212, GIS205, GIS211, GLG140IN, GPH210, [C], [G], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Evaluate the relationships between people and their natural and built environments. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, AGS260, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO205, BIO220, BIO240, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH210, [C], [G], [HU], [L])
- Recognize policy strategies and ethical considerations relevant in the field of sustainability. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ECN211, ECN212, GPH210, PHI105, POS140, POS285, [C], [G], [L], [SB])
- Examine the scope and complexity of social responsibility. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, GPH210, POS140, POS285, [C], [FYC], [G], [L], [SB])
- Practice systems-thinking toward identifying a solution in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, BIO201++, BIO205, BIO220, BIO240, GPH210, POS140, POS285, [C], [G], [HU], [SG], [SQ])
- Effectively communicate ideas among diverse stakeholders to build consensus for sustainability initiatives. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS231, SUS232, COM225, COM230, JRN201, JRN232, POS140, POS285, LANG, [C], [FYC], [G], [HU], [L], [SB])
- Analyze and interpret data for sustainability research application. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, MAT206, SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, AGS260, BIO+++++, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO205, BIO220, BIO240, CHM+++++, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235AA, CHM235LL, CIS105, CSC110AB, CSC180, GBS221, GIS205, GIS211, GLG+++++, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG104, GLG140IN, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY112, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, PSY230, SWU225, [CS], [FYC], [L], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 4-6 | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| SSH111 | Sustainable Cities | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 7-47 | |
| Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | ||
| Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Global Futures), Bachelor of Science, Sustainability | ||
| SUS110 | Sustainable World | 3 |
| SUS231 | Careers in Sustainability | 1 |
| SUS232 | Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Global Futures), Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability | ||
| GBS221 | Business Statistics (3) OR | |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| SWU225 | Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) | 3 |
| This course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | ||
| SUS110 | Sustainable World | 3 |
| SUS231 | Careers in Sustainability | 1 |
| SUS232 | Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Environmental Science, Bachelor of Arts | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CHM230 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM230LL | Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| This course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | ||
| GBS221 | Business Statistics (3) OR | |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| SWU225 | Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) | 3 |
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| GPH210 | Society and Environment | 3 |
| PHY101 | Introduction to Physics (4) OR | |
| PHY101AA | Introduction to Physics (5) | 4-5 |
| Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CHM230 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND | |
| CHM230LL | Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM235 | General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM235AA | General Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) | 4 |
| GBS221 | Business Statistics (3) OR | |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| SWU225 | Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) | 3 |
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| PHY101 | Introduction to Physics (4) OR | |
| PHY101AA | Introduction to Physics (5) OR | |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) OR | |
| PHY111AA | General Physics I (5) | 4-5 |
| Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology), Bachelor of Science | ||
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| GIS205 | Geographic Information Technologies (3) AND | |
| GIS211 | Geographic Information Science I (4) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG140IN | Introduction to Oceanography (4) | 4-7 |
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| GLG102 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG104 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) | 4 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| PHY115 | University Physics I (5) OR | |
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics (4) | 4-5 |
| Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Applied Statistics), Bachelor of Science | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | 4 |
| GIS205 | Geographic Information Technologies | 3 |
| GIS211 | Geographic Information Science I | 4 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| Transfer Plan 7: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Biology), Bachelor of Science | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CHM230 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND | |
| CHM230LL | Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM235 | General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| Complete zero to seven (0-7) additional credits from the list below with the exception of BIO100, BIO101, BIO102, BIO108, BIO156++, or CHM130 | ||
| BIO+++++ | Any BIO Biology course(s) | |
| CHM+++++ | Any CHM Chemistry course(s) | |
| GLG+++++ | Any GLG Geology course(s) | |
| Transfer Plan 8: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science | ||
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CHM230 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND | |
| CHM230LL | Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM235 | General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| PHY115 | University Physics I (5) OR | |
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics (4) | 4-5 |
| PHY116 | University Physics II (5) OR | |
| PHY131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) | 4-5 |
| Transfer Plan 9: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy), Bachelor of Science | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| POS140 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| This course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | ||
| POS285 | Political Issues and Public Policy | 3 |
| Transfer Plan 10: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Communication), Bachelor of Science | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| COM225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| JRN201 | News Writing (3) OR | |
| JRN232 | Community Reporting (3) | 3 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| Complete up to one (1) of the following courses for a total of zero to four (0-4) credits: | ||
| BIO201++ | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO220 | Biology of Microorganisms | 4 |
| BIO240 | General Genetics | 4 |
| CHM230 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM235 | General Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Transfer Plan 11: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management), Bachelor of Science | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| GIS205 | Geographic Information Technologies | 3 |
| GIS211 | Geographic Information Science I | 4 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| Complete up to three (3) of the following courses for a total of zero to nine (0-9) credits. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements credits simultaneously. | ||
| COM230 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| PHI105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| POS285 | Political Issues and Public Policy | 3 |
| Transfer Plan 12: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands Emphasis | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) | 3 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics (3) | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 13: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Fisheries Conservation and Management Emphasis or Wildlife Conservation and Management Emphasis | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| CHM235 | General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | |
| OR | ||
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) | 4 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) | 3 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics (3) | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 14: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) | 3 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics (3) | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 15: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Watershed Hydrology and Management Emphasis | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) | 3 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics (3) | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) OR | |
| PHY115 | University Physics I (5) OR | |
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics (4) | 4-5 |
| PHY112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 16: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Conservation Biology Emphasis | ||
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) | 3 |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics (3) OR | |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics (3) | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 17: University of Arizona, Environmental Science (Any Emphasis), Bachelor of Science | ||
| AGS260 | Soils | 4 |
| BIO181++ | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| BIO182++ | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| CHM152 | General Chemistry II (3) AND | |
| CHM152LL | General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM152AA | General Chemistry II (4) | 4 |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) OR | |
| PHY115 | University Physics I (5) OR | |
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics (4) | 4-5 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| AGEC-A | Credits: 12-41 | |
| A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 3 | |
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-9 | |
| Required for NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy) and (Environmental Communication) emphases: | ||
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| OR | ||
| Required for ASU, BS Sustainability; ASU, BA Sustainability; U of A, BS Natural Resources (Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands) emphasis; U of A, BS Environmental Science (any emphasis): | ||
| MAT150 | College Algebra/Functions (5) OR | |
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions (4) OR | |
| MAT152 | College Algebra/Functions (3) OR | |
| MAT155 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ is a prerequisite (3-5) | 3-6 | |
| OR | ||
| Required for ASU, BA Environmental Science; NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management) emphasis: | ||
| MAT150 | College Algebra/Functions (5) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions (4) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT152 | College Algebra/Functions (3) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT155 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT187 | Precalculus (5) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT187 is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 5-9 | |
| OR | ||
| Required for ASU, BS Environmental Science; U of A, BS Natural Resources (Conservation Biology), (Fisheries Conservation and Management), (Global Change Ecology and Management), and (Wildlife Conservation and Management) emphases: | ||
| MAT212 | Brief Calculus (3) OR | |
| MAT213 | Brief Calculus (4) OR | |
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 3-5 | |
| OR | ||
| Required for NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology), (Applied Statistics), (Biology), and (Chemistry) emphases; U of A, BS Natural Resources (Watershed Hydrology and Management) emphasis: | ||
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 4-5 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | 3 | |
| May be met by CIS105, CSC110AB, CSC180, GBS221, GIS211, MAT206, PSY230, or SWU225 if taken in the Restricted Electives area | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Met by SSH111 in the Required Courses area | ||
| AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. | 3 | |
| May be met by PHI105 in the Restricted Electives area | ||
| Recommend PHI216 Environmental Ethics for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability | ||
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | 6 | |
| May be met by COM230, ECN211, ECN212, or SUS110 in the Restricted Electives area | ||
| Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: | ||
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture (3) OR | |
| SBU200 | Society and Business (3) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 0-8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| May be met by course selections in the Restricted Electives area. | ||
| Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: | ||
| BIO105 | Environmental Biology (4) OR | |
| CHM107 | Chemistry and Society (3) AND | |
| CHM107LL | Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) OR | |
| GPH113 | Introduction to Physical Geography (4) | 4 |
| ASM104 | Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (4) OR | |
| ENV101 | Introduction to Environmental Science (4) OR | |
| GLG110 | Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND | |
| GLG111 | Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) | 4 |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-3 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0 | |
| Met by SSH111 in the Required Courses area. | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 0-3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | ||
| Recommend selection of the following courses: | ||
| MAT212 | Brief Calculus (3) OR | |
| MAT213 | Brief Calculus (4) OR | |
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) | 3-5 |
| Recommend for students intending to transfer to University of Arizona to earn a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Conservation Biology: | ||
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| Recommend for students intending to transfer to University of Arizona to earn a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Biosphere Emphasis or Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis): | ||
| CHM235 | General Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| Recommend for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability to select 9 to 12 (9-12) credits of coursework from the following: | ||
| ASM104 | Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution | 4 |
| BIO105 | Environmental Biology | 4 |
| CHM107 | Chemistry and Society (3) AND | |
| CHM107LL | Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ENV101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| EPS150 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FON135 | Sustainable Cooking | 3 |
| GLG110 | Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND | |
| GLG111 | Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) | 4 |
| GPH113 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 4 |
| PHI216 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 |
| SBU200 | Society and Business | 3 |
| SCT100 | Introduction to Sustainable Built Environments | 3 |
| SUS100 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
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