Environmental Management
A.S. Degree Major Public Works · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Science degree in Environmental Management is designed for students who have completed either or both of the existing Public Works programs as well as incumbent workers seeking career opportunities. Upon completion of this degree and certificate program students will be eligible for employment as Environmental Compliance Officers, Technicians and Inspectors in city, county and state municipalities.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Management, AS: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| Major Requirements: Please select four (4) courses from the list below. | 12 | |
| PBLC 050 | Fundamentals of Public Works | 3 |
| PBLC 061 | Plan Interpretation and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| MGMT 122 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 222 | Business Writing | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| PBLC 150 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PBLC 152 | Preparing for Supervision Public Sector | 3 |
| Environmental Management: Please select three (3) courses from the list below. | 9 | |
| PBLC 067 | Environmental Management | 3 |
| PBLC 068 | Fundamentals of Storm Water Management | 3 |
| PBLC 069 | Green Infrastructure Construction | 3 |
| WATR 052 | Water Conservation Practitioner | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| SURV 155 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOG 155 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Be eligible for employment in high wage, high growth careers as demonstrated by the biennial review process in Environmental Management.