DAYTONA BEACH, FL (April 27, 2011) – Daytona State College will offer a new associate of science degree in Environmental Science Technology beginning this fall semester.
The 64-credit hour, two-year program was recently approved by the college’s accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is among only five such programs being offered at colleges statewide, according to Daytona State’s Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies adviser and professor, Dr. Debra Woodall.
Environmental science technicians perform laboratory and field tests to monitor natural resources, as well as to measure contaminants and sources of pollution. A large part of their work entails collecting samples for testing, managing hazardous materials inventories, or performing general activities related to regulatory compliance.
The new program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment upon graduation. Required courses include Environmental Policy and Law; Introduction to Ecology; Geographic Information Systems; Energy and Its Environmental Effects; Aquatic Environmental Science; and a required internship that will give students working experience in the field.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for environmental science technicians are expected to grow by an average 12 percent annually through 2018, with the average wage nationwide being nearly $20 an hour.
Daytona State also offers an Associate of Arts/University degree track in Environmental Science for students who wish to pursue more advanced degrees in the field.
For more information, please contact Dr. Woodall at (386) 506-3765, or email her at woodald@DaytonaState.edu.
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