Environmental Health & Safety
Associate in Science Environmental Technology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program is a comprehensive program providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in EH&S roles across various sectors, including industry, government agencies, agriculture, and more. The program emphasizes the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental and occupational hazards, promoting a culture of safety and sustainability.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Environmental Health & Safety will:
- Describe the major laws and regulations governing environmental health and safety at federal, state, and local levels.
- Recognize and classify different types of hazards including chemical, physical and biological.
- Discuss strategies and techniques for mitigating environmental and occupational risk.
- Examine impacts of human activities on natural resouces.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 37 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (37 units): | 37 | |
| BIOL 100 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 120 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3 |
| ENVT 101 | Introduction Environmental Health & Occupational Safety | 3 |
| ENVT 111 | Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety Laboratory | 1 |
| ENVT 150 | Hazardous Materials General Site Worker – 40 Hr. | 2 |
| ENVT 152 | Identification and Assessment of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| ENVT 153 | Industrial Safety | 1 |
| ENVT 154 | Monitoring and Sampling | 2 |
| ENVT 159 | Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Permitting | 1 |
| ENVT 160 | Air and Water Pollution Permitting Compliance | 2 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MT 115 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 37 | |