- Overview
- Stackables
Please note that transfer to many four-year colleges and universities may require the completion of four sequential semesters of World Languages. Transfer specialists recommend using electives to start language requirements at the community college prior to transfer.
Curriculum documents- Environmental Conservation (len1) required courses – from our official academic catalog
- Degree completion checklist (2020-21) • Worksheet to track your progress towards completing this program if you start this year
To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.
This is just one way you might complete the Environmental Conservation program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Environmental Conservation program description from our official academic catalog.
Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses
Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 EVS 101
Biology elective
College Algebra or Calculus
ENG Comp. IPCS 101 or PCS 141
BIO elective
STEM elective
ENG Comp. II
Beh/Social Science electiveECO course
BIO 220
STEM elective
Earth Science elective
200-level EnglishCHE 111
Physical Science elective
Humanities elective
HIS courseSample 4 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 College Algebra or Calculus
ENG Comp. ISTEM elective
ENG Comp. IIEVS 101
BIO electivePCS 101 or PCS 141
BIO elective
Beh/Social Science electiveFall 3 Spring 3 Fall 4 Spring 4 BIO 220
Earth Science electivePhysical Science elective
Humanities electiveECO course
STEM elective
200-level ENGCHE 111
HIS course
What’s next
Transfer to a Natural Resources Conservation or Environmental Studies Baccalaureate program.
Consider this program if
- You want a broad as well as deep scientific understanding of the natural world.
- You want to work in fields related to the environment, including conservation, wildlife biology, and environmental consulting.
- You want to pursue higher academic study in environmental science or ecology.
By taking classes in a Liberal Arts option, students complete courses that help develop 100 and 200 course level knowledge and skills in a particular field. If you don’t satisfy the requirements of a specific Liberal Arts option, you may still be able to fulfill the requirements of another option, or fulfill the requirements of the Liberal Arts General degree. Students are advised to work closely with their GCC advisor to select the specific courses that will help meet their career or transfer goals. Note: Students who complete a Liberal Arts option will graduate with the degree “Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts.” Your area of concentration is reflected only in your transcript, not your diploma.

The Environmental Conservation program has associated certificates that can “stack” into the degree. Depending on course selection, if you’re enrolled in this program you can earn one of the following certificates halfway through completing your degree:
These programs are a great way to increase your earning power and job potential with a marketable career certificate while you’re still working toward your degree. Work closely with your advisor to make sure you choose the right classes!
Learn more about our degree and certificate and pathways »