Associate in Arts, DTA - Environmental Sustainability Specialization

The following course set fulfills the requirement of the Specialization in Environmental Sustainability for the Associate of Arts Degree and prepares students to pursue advanced study in sustainability at a four-year institution and for transfer as an Environmental Sustainability major at University of WashingtonTacoma (UWT).

Environmental Sustainability is a field of study for nonscientists with an interest in environmental issues and their effects on human social and economic systems. Sustainability is a highly interdisciplinary area of study, including the natural sciences and social sciences. This program is designed specifically for students to transfer to UWT. Students who intend to transfer somewhere other than UWT should consult with an environmental sustainability advisor. Upon transferring to UWT, students will choose one of four options for in-depth study: Environmental Policy and Law, Environmental Communication, Business/Nonprofit Environmental Sustainability or Environmental Education. Environmental Sustainability majors must also have strong communication, writing, and computer literacy skills. Students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.

Students should meet with an environmental sustainability advisor as soon as they begin at TCC. Many courses have prerequisites or are offered only once or twice a year. Careful selection of classes is necessary to complete the program without delay. All public universities in the state of Washington have a language requirement at the bachelor degree level. Students should review those requirements and ensure they meet them prior to transfer. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural, and general elective requirements of the Associate of Arts degree.