Associate of Science
Environmental Science
The Environmental Science program is a science-based pathway focused on environmental systems, ecology, and sustainability, preparing you for transfer into environmental science and related fields.
About the program
Environmental Science studies the areas of life, physical and earth science that address environmental issues. This program examines the issues facing the environment to create science-based resolutions, focusing on understanding and resolving them by examining the interaction of physical, chemical, and biological factors in the environment, and assessing the impact on organisms, including humans.
The job outlook for Environmental Science majors in the United States is 6% growth between now and 2032, faster than the national average of 3%. Students interested in Environmental Science are advised to transfer into Agricultural Science, Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Food Science programs when they complete their degree at Louisburg College.
Degree completion plan
A possible arrangement of courses over a typical four-semester span.
Year 1 - Fall
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3)
- BIO 111 General Biology I (4)
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (3/4)
- HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness (1)
- REL 110/211/212/221 (3)
Total: 16/17
Year 1 - Spring
- ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines (3)
- BIO 112 General Biology II (4)
- BIO 145 Ecology (4)
- HIS 111/112/131/132 (3)
Total: 14
Year 2 - Fall
- BIO 140 Environmental Biology (4)
- ETM 101 Renewable Energy (4)
- PSY 150 or SOC 210 (3)
- CIS 110 or CIS 115 (3)
- COM 231 Public Speaking (3)
Total: 17
Year 2 - Spring
- BIO 202 Field Biology (4)
- ETM 201 Environmental Management (4)
- CED 275 Cooperative Field Work (2)
- ENG 231/232/241/242 or ART 111 or MUS 110 (3)
Total: 13
Additional information
- Graduation requirements include a minimum of 60 semester hours and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.