Sustainability

Transfer Degree
Cost
$11,471*

Protect the planet for future generations

Engineer & design green technology

Your associate in science in sustainability is a lower cost path to a bachelor’s degree. Your appreciation for the natural world becomes expertise through instructor-led lectures on environmental policy and social issues.

Your course work prepares you to get the globally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional certification. This credential demonstrates to future employers you have a solid grasp of sustainable design and modern construction standards.

What can you do with an A.S. in Sustainability?

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Sustainability prepares you to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, earth science or related fields, which prepares you for these careers.

Highlights

  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Transfer Degree

    Save on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Full-time students finish in 2 years.

Career Outlook

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  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.


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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    ENG 121 3
    PSY 121 3
    BIO 120 4
    MTH 142 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENG 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BIO 120
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 142
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    BUS 121 3
    BIO 148 3
    ENG 126 3
    PHI 125 3
    CMM 127 3
    • Course Code BUS 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BIO 148
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENG 126
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PHI 125
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CMM 127
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CMM 121 3
    ESC 121 4
    ANT 121 3
    ANT 221 3
    PSC 121 3
    GXS 121 3
    SOC 229 3
    ART 121 3
    HUM 123 3
    • Course Code CMM 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ESC 121
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ANT 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ANT 221
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSC 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code GXS 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SOC 229
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ART 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HUM 123
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CHM 140 3
    CHM 140 3
    ECO 221 3
    SOC 121 3
    MTH 145 5
    • Course Code CHM 140
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CHM 140
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ECO 221
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SOC 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 145
      Course Title
      Credits 5
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

60


*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.


Learn how CLC helps you transfer

Start at CLC and continue with a 4-year school to earn your bachelor's degree. CLC has partnerships with many colleges and universities, covering a wide range of programs.

Our Guaranteed Transfer Partnerships (GTAs) with a select number of schools guarantee admission to students who meet specific criteria.



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Sustainability at CLC

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This transfer degree is just one possible way to study Sustainability. Learn about courses, faculty, related programs and more.

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