Revised-18: Environmental Science and Toxicology A.S.

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Keywords

environmental science , protection , college faculty , students

Project

Connecticut Health and Life Sciences Career Initiative (HL-SCI)

Authors

Kosinski, Mark

Date Submitted

8/1/14

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Gateway Community College

Industry Partner

The Connecticut Health & Life Sciences TAACCCT consortium engaged statewide and local employers to help shape and implement this grant. This included a review of proposed curricula and recommendations for program structure that reflects the Healthcare and Science sectors in the State of Connecticut. The consortium also engaged advisory boards at each member college to solicit input and recommendations for this initiative.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This program of study prepares students for careers in environmental science and toxicology. Employment opportunities include such areas as laboratory services; regulatory compliance fish wildlife and natural resource management; pollution prevention; solid and hazardous waste; and water and wastewater, air pollution and public health protection.

Industry (NAISC)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

Occupation (SOC)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (19-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Science Technologies/Technicians (41)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization