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Contact

Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Environmental Science

University Transfer Options

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

The Associate in Science (AS)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate science degree at a four-year college or university. The AA curriculum courses focus on courses such as business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Science degrees at the universities listed below. There are many degrees closely related to environmental science. Students are encouraged to explore other related degree options at these and other universities. 

  • NC Central University (NCCU): BS in Environmental, Earth, and Geographic Sciences
  • UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH): BS in Environmental Sciences (UNC also offers a BA)
  • UNC Wilmington (UNCW): BS in Environmental Sciences (UNCW also offers a BA)
  • NC State University (NCSU): BS in Environmental Sciences

Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

View the printable Environmental Science Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)