A Course of Study for
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/SCIENCE - Transfer
Programs in this field may be interdisciplinary in nature and are designed to prepare people to analyze, do research in and solve environmental or energy problems. The environmental sciences concentration meets the need for technical jobs-engineers, biologists, chemists, and geologists. An environmental/urban studies concentration may lead to employment opportunities in the public sector as ecological watchdogs-activists, lobbyists, environmental policy analysts, urban planners, and lawyers, as well as employment in a growing job market in the areas of education and communication. Entrepreneurs are creating environmentally friendly “green” products.
For additional career possibilities, visit the Career Services Center on the main campus to utilize computerized career information systems and other valuable career resources.
TRANSFER
Students panning to transfer to a four-year college should complete the lower-division major requirements and the general education pattern for the appropriate transfer institution. Santa Monica College has articulation agreements for this major with the following UC, CSU, and private institutions. Exact major requirements for these and other UC and CSU campuses can be found online at www.assist.org. Articulation agreements with private institution can be found online at www.smc.edu/articulation.
ASSIST
ASSIST.org is a student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at Santa Monica College can be applied when transferred to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU).
ASSIST.org is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about major requirements and general education.
Along with meeting minimum admission requirements, one of the most important aspects of a successful transfer is the completion of significant coursework in the major prior to transfer, for two very specific reasons.
One, completion of major coursework makes you more attractive for admission, especially for the more competitive universities.
Two, completion of major coursework at SMC prior to transfer will allow you to transfer and graduate from the university in a timelier manner.
Assist.org has listed the exact courses that you should complete at SMC to satisfy lower-division major requirements prior to transfer to public California universities, but not all majors at all universities are included at this site.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Environmental Economics and Policy B.A.
Environmental Economics and Policy B.S.
Environmental Engineering Science B.S.
Environmental Science B.S.
Environmental Science B.S. - Biological Science Concentration Environmental Science B.S. - Physical Science Concentration Environmental Science B.S. - Social Science Concentration UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Agricultural and Environmental Education B.S.
Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry B.S.
Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning B.S.
Environmental Science and Management B.S.
Environmental Toxicology B.S.
Marine and Coastal Science B.S. - Coastal Environmental Processes Marine and Coastal Science B.S. - Marine Environmental Chemistry UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Environmental Science B.A.
Earth System Science B.S.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Earth and Environmental Science B.A.
Geography/Environmental Studies B.A.
Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences B.S.
Environmental Science B.S.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED Environmental Engineering B.S.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE Environmental Sciences B.A.
Environmental Sciences B.A. - Natural Science Option Environmental Sciences B.A. - Social Science Option
Environmental Sciences B.A. - Environmental Toxicology Option Environmental Engineering B.S.
Environmental Sciences B.S.
Environmental Sciences B.S. - Natural Science Option Environmental Sciences B.S. - Social Science Option
Environmental Sciences B.S. - Environmental Toxicology Option UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Environmental Systems/Environmental Policy B.A.
Chemistry and Biochemistry - Environmental Chemistry B.S.
Environmental Systems/Earth Sciences B.S.
Environmental Systems/Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution B.S Environmental Systems/Environmental Chemistry B.S.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA Environmental Studies B.A.
History of Art and Architecture B.A. - Architecture and Environment Emphasis Earth Science B.S. - Climate and Environment Emphasis
Environmental Studies B.S.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Environmental Studies B.A.
Environmental Studies/Biology Combined B.A.
Environmental Studies/Earth Sciences Combined B.A.
Environmental Studies/Economics Combined B.A.
Chemistry B.S. - Environmental Chemistry Concentration Earth Sciences B.S. - Environmental Geology Concentration
General education requirements for the University of California campuses are listed on a separate sheet available in the Transfer/Counseling Center, as well as online (go to www.smc.edu/articulation).
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA Civil Engineering B.S. - Environmental Engineering
Environmental Biology B.S.
Environmental Biology B.S. - Conservation Biology Cluster
Environmental Biology B.S. - Ecosystem Ecology and Management Cluster
Environmental Biology B.S. - Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Cluster Geography B.S. - Environmental Geography
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S.
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Crop Science Concentration Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Fruit Science Concentration
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Greenhouse and Nursery Plant Production Concentration Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Plant Protection Science Concentration
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Public Horticulture Concentration
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Sustainable Landscape Management and Design Concentration
Agricultural & Environmental Plant Sciences B.S. - Turfgrass and Sports Field Management Concentration Environmental Earth Sciences B.S.
Environmental Earth Sciences B.S. - Climate Change Studies Concentration
Environmental Earth Sciences B.S. - Environment Interpretation and Assessment Concentration Environmental Earth Sciences B.S. - Geology Concentration
Environmental Earth Sciences B.S. - Geosciences Teaching Concentration Environmental Earth Sciences B.S. - Land and Water Resources Concentration Environmental Earth Sciences B.S. - Individualized Course of Study
Environmental Engineering B.S.
Environmental Management and Protection B.S.
Environmental Management and Protection B.S. - Environmental Impact Mitigation Strategies Concentration Environmental Management and Protection B.S. - Environmental Policy and Management Concentration Environmental Management and Protection B.S. - Watershed Management and Hydrology Concentration Environmental Management and Protection B.S. - Wildlife Biology Concentration
Environmental Soil Science B.S.
Environmental Soil Science B.S. - Environmental Management Concentration
Environmental Soil Science B.S. - Environmental Science and Technology Concentration Environmental Soil Science B.S. - Land Resources Concentration
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD Environmental Resource Management
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS Environmental Science and Resource Management B.S.
Environmental Science and Resource Management B.S. - Environmental Science Emphasis Environmental Science and Resource Management B.S. - Resource Management Emphasis CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
Geography B.A. - Physical and Environmental Option Natural Sciences B.A. - Environmental Science Option Environmental Science B.S. - Applied Ecology Option
Environmental Science B.S. - Atmosphere and Climate Option Environmental Science B.S. - Energy and Earth Resources Option Environmental Science B.S. - Hydrology Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY Environmental Studies B.A.
Environmental Science B.S.
Health Sciences B.S. - Environmental Health and Safety Option CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
Environmental Science and Policy B.A.
Environmental Science and Policy B.S.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
Environmental Studies B.A. - Environmental Education Concentration
Environmental Studies B.A. - Science and Sustainable Communities Concentration Environmental Science, Technology and Policy B.S. - Applied Ecology Concentration Environmental Science, Technology and Policy B.S. - Natural Resources Concentration Environmental Science, Technology and Policy B.S. - Watershed Systems Concentration
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE Environmental Geology Option
Environmental and Occupational Health B.S.
Environmental and Occupational Health B.S - Industrial Hygiene Option Geology B.S.
Geology B.S. - Geology Option
Geology B.S. - Environmental Geology Option Geology B.S. - Secondary Teaching Option Geology B.S. - Geophysics Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO Environmental Studies
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO Environmental Studies B.A. - Track A
Environmental Studies B.A. - Track B
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS Environmental Studies B.A.
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Environmental Management and Protection Environmental Education and Interpretation Option Environmental and Natural Resources Planning Option Environmental and Natural Resources Recreation Option Environmental Resource Engineering
Environmental Science - Ecological Restoration Environmental Science - Energy and Climate Environmental Science - Environmental Policy Environmental Science - Geospatial Science
Environmental Studies B.A.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences
Environmental Sciences - Watershed Science Emphasis Geography - Environmental and Physical Geography Geography - Environmental and Society
International Security and Conflict Resolution - Spec. in Environment and Security SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Earth Sciences B.A.
Environmental Studies B.A.
Environmental Studies B.S.
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Environmental Studies B.A.
Environmental Studies B.A. - Preparation for Teaching (Multiple Subjects) Environmental Studies B.S.
Environmental Studies B.S. - Concentration in Environmental Restoration and Resource Management Environmental Studies B.S. - Concentration in Energy
Environmental Studies B.S. - Concentration in Environmental Impact Assessment
General education requirements for California State University campuses are listed on a separate sheet available in the Transfer/Counseling Center, as well as online www.smc.edu/articulation).
Santa Monica College has articulation agreements for this major (see
www.smc.edu/articulation for exact requirements) with the following local private
institutions:
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY B.S. Environmental Science
MILLS COLLEGE
B.A. Environmental Science
Minimum courses: Chemistry 11; 12; Geography 5; optimal courses, also complete: Biology 21, 22, 23;
Chemistry 21; Math 7, 52; recommended courses, also complete: Chemistry 22, 24; Math 8 Department Representative: Kristina Faul [email protected]
“Minimum” is the minimum coursework needed in order to complete a B.A. in the associated major in two years, requiring multiple “heavy” semesters with three or four science courses in one semester. Students on a four-year B.A. path typically take two science or math courses each semester. “Minimum” coursework will not enable a student to complete a B.S. two years. Students who do not meet the “minimum” pre-requisites may be able to complete the program, given extra time or some summer coursework, and should contact the departmental representatives below.
“Optimal” is the additional coursework to put a transfer student on the same schedule as a student who entered Mills College as a freshwoman, for the B.A. program. Students who enter at this level will also be able to complete the B.S. by taking one or more semesters with 4 science courses and/or some summer coursework.
“Recommended” courses are specifically for students interested in the B.S. degree. In the B.S. program, students typically take 3 science and/or math courses after the freshman year. With the recommended coursework completed, transfer students should not need to take more than 3 science/math courses in one semester to complete the B.S. degree.
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, NEW ZELAND B.S. Environmental Management Mid-February start date only
Guidelines for the University of Otago & Santa Monica College Articulation Agreement.
Students who complete IGETC or CSUGE: Geography 2, 5; Environmental Studies 7; Biology 9; Zoology 5 and Math 54, and 60 units with a 3.0 or higher GPA will be admitted to year two of a three year Bachelor of Science (Geography) or Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) degree program at the University of Otago. AP/IB exams will be applied in the same manner as IGETC/CSUGE. The requirements for the IGETC or CSUGE can be found at www.smc.edu/articulation.
More information can be found at: http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/bsc.html and http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/bappsc.html
Students interested in transferring to another degree program may be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Application deadlines are:
31 October – for a semester 1 (Mid-February) start
Applications can be completed at: http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/bsc.html or http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/bappsc.html
Please select the yellow button on the upper right-hand side of the page.
For further information please see: http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/undergraduate Email: [email protected]
THE SCHOOLS LISTED ABOVE ARE WHERE MOST SMC STUDENTS TRANSFER TO, BUT THERE ARE MANY OTHER TRANFSER DESTINATION OPPORTUNITIES!
