Enviromental Science and Sustainability
What Environmental Scientists and Specialists Do
Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health.
Environmental scientists and specialists work in offices and laboratories. Some may spend time in the field gathering data and monitoring environmental conditions firsthand. Most environmental scientists and specialists work full time.
Training Programs at SLCC
SLCC Enviromental Science and Sustainabilty CP
23 credits
Sustainability is an awareness of the connectivity of the world and implications of human actions. It is finding solutions through innovative approaches and expanding further options by practicing environmental stewardship. Sustainable practices allow individuals, communities, and companies to constructively and creatively respond to external events, and to mitigate the risks of their own behavior. These practices take into account the interconnectedness of the economy, society, and the environment. Salt Lake Community College is concerned with the growing interest in and need for curriculum focusing on various aspects of sustainability. The College already has responded to this need by recognizing that two distinct populations might have an interest in the area of sustainability: working adults who need training to meet the growing demand for green building, energy management, and related fields, and transfer students who want to acquire expertise in this area. This Certificate establishes a cohesive program of study related to these issues for those who have either an interest in these topics or are looking toward a career in these areas. The purpose of this Certificate will be to train students to meet increasingly complex intellectual and real-world sustainability challenges of the 21st Century.