Lake Tahoe Community College

There are three interrelated pathways that prospective students should consider. Each pathway has different math and science requirements:

The Associate of Science degree in Environmental Science is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and the technical skills needed for major prep and transfer into a variety of scientific and environmental disciplines. With an interdisciplinary program of study, students will gain understanding of environmental science components, processes, and issues. *Students should be prepared to start a program of study that includes the Chemistry and Calculus course sequence. 

The Associate of Arts degree in Environmental Studies is designed for students who are interested in solving environmental problems from an interdisciplinary perspective, linking the natural and social sciences. Students will be able to understand the scientific basis for environmental decision making and the legal, economic, and political issues involved in management of the environment. Students should be prepared to take Statistics. 

The Environmental Science and Technology Certificates at Lake Tahoe Community College are designed to provide opportunities to learn fundamental skills in the field of environmental science. Coursework is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and the technical skills needed for entry-level employment in a variety of environmental fields; to improve chances of employability or job placement opportunities; to provide skills training that may result in wage progression; and/or prepare students for continued study leading to a more advanced certificate or degree.