The ADT in Environmental Science introduces the concepts and principles upon which environmental knowledge is based, including the biological, chemical, and physical concepts underlying scientific theory and application to environmental issues. Students will develop skills for critical/analytical thinking, perceptive reading/observation, and interpretation to apply to environmental concerns affecting our everyday lives. The AS-T in Environmental Science provides students with a core curriculum to develop key skills for applying biological, physical, and chemical principles to the study of the environment and developing solutions to environmental problems.

This Associate in Science degree in General Biology is designed to allow students to study a variety of topics in cell and molecular biology, animal and plant diversity. The coursework prepares students to use the scientific method, critical thinking, and applied reasoning to analyze real world situations.

The Environmental Conservation program is designed to meet the growing need for environmental and natural resource technicians within the natural resources and parkland areas. The effects from landscape uses such as forestry, agriculture, and urban development are the main focus of this degree. Graduates are employed by federal, state, county, and city governments, tribal entities or businesses managing natural resources. Employment by non-profit organizations is also on the rise.

Your interest in the outdoors and intense physical activity could lead to a rewarding career protecting life, property, and natural resources from wildfires. Gain the skills you need to use planned, controlled fire as a tool in wildlife management, forestry, or endangered species management.

The Associate Degree in Environmental Science is designed to give students a strong foundation in the principles of environmental studies. The program covers topics like ecology, earth science, and en...

Over the past four decades, protection of the environment has grown rapidly to become a major profit-making, job-creating industry. Our associate degree program in Environmental Studies is designed to meet the workforce needs.

The Associate Degree in Environmental Technology prepares students with foundational skills to work in environmental fields. It covers key areas like air and water quality, waste management, and envir...

The Associate of Science degree in Environmental Studies is designed to give students a solid foundation in understanding how natural systems work and how human activities impact the environment. The ...

The Associate Degree in Environmental Control Technology prepares students to work in various fields related to environmental systems and building controls. The program covers fundamental topics like ...

Environmental science is a growing field with employment opportunities in many different sectors from profit and nonprofit to healthcare and government industries.

The Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study that presents a broad overview of ecological issues from a variety of perspectives. The coursework examines the interplay between natural and social systems and the ideological foundations of humankind’s attitudes and behaviors with respect to their ever-changing environments. This program is designed to prepare students to research, analyze, and propose solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing the world today.

The study of ecological principles and the interrelationships among populations, resources, and pollution in developing a sustainable society. Lecture and laboratory-based topics include: population, ecology, soil, water, land, air, and energy resources, plus air, water, soil, and waste management.

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study that presents an overview of ecological issues from a scientific perspective. With a broad foundation across the natural sciences, the coursework examines the interrelated nature of environmental and social systems. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and tools to successfully use the scientific method while studying and solving environmental problems.

The Wildlife program at Hocking College is a hands-on, experience-based curriculum. Students actively learn and practice field skills here that they will only hear about in other more traditional wildlife management programs.