Associate in Applied Science

Assessment/Safety Compliance (A168)

The Environmental Science program is designed to provide and to enrich the student’s basic skills, knowledge and abilities in the fields of environmental compliance and technology, and to enable the students to gain entry-level employment in the field. This program focuses on federal regulations for environmental protection, worker health and safety, homeland defense, and the transportation of hazardous materials. Credit can be obtained through completion of the required degree courses and/or evaluation of government/military/industry training.

This program will instruct students in the analysis, handling, storage, transportation, and dispensing of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing proper chemical management. The program will cover industry standards such as those included in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29CFR1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. There are two technical certificates, Assessment and Safety Compliance Specialist (6020) and Hazardous Materials Specialist (6021).

Graduates of this program should be able to research applicable local, state, and federal regulations and implement methods and strategies to ensure compliance; to maintain records as required by OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the DOT; to develop and implement hazardous materials handling procedures; to plan for emergency response to hazardous materials incidents; and to protect employees/workers/communities from hazardous material exposures. Students can customize the A.A.S. degree programs by choosing electives that coincide with a concentration in a specialty field. For more information call 904.632.5044.

Expected Job Growth: Average estimated growth rate is 22.34%

Average salary: $34,777 per year

Certification and Licensing
Students can qualify to receive a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Cost
Estimated cost of tuition is $4,050 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact program manager for textbooks, fees and materials costs.

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
MAC 1105	College Algebra (or equivalent)	3
SYG 2000	Introductory Sociology	3
HUM 2211	Humanities: The Foundations	3
SPC 2016	Speech Communication for Business and the Professions	3
or SPC 2600	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
	Credit Hours	15

Professional Courses
BSC 2050	Biology of Environmental Systems	3
CHM 1032C	Principles of General Chemistry	4
ENC 2210	Technical Report Writing	3
ETI 1700	Occupational Safety	3
EVR 1015	Hazardous Material and the Environment	3
EVR 1030	Environmental Compliance	3
EVR 1640	Hazardous Materials Regulations I	3
EVR 2630	Hazardous Materials Risk Analysis	3
EVR 2805	Hazardous Materials Health Effects	3
	Credit Hours	28

Specialty Requirements for Assessment/Safety Compliance Track Select from the following courses, based on degree concentration
EVR 1190	Environmental Sampling Procedures	3
EVR 1633	Hazardous Material Emergency Response I	4
EVR 1985	Environmental Pollutants	3
EVR 2890	Instrumentation Monitoring System and Analysis	3
	Credit Hours	13

General Electives
BSC 2010C	Principles of Biology I	4
BSC 2020C	Human Biology	4
BSC 2085C	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BSC 2086C	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CTS 1101	Introduction to Windows	1
EVR 2820	Mold Abatement and Removal	3
EVR 2821	Mold and Public Health	3
EVR 1635	Hazardous Communication Standard	3
EVR 1639	Hazardous Material Transportation, Storage and Disposal	3
	Credit Hours	8

Total Credit Hours: 64

Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Notes
Employers involved with the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Committee may offer internships to students in this program. The Environmental Science degree program is a part of the SOCCOAST degree network.

The associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. Students who intend to pursue further education at the university level should enroll in the A.S. degree option and must meet certain test and course requirements. For details, refer to the university transfer requirements. Please consult an academic advisor if you are unsure of which option best suits your academic and career goals.