Environmental Science/Sustainability Major Guide 2025-2026

Paradise Valley Community College

Sustainability/Environmental Science majors explore the existing and future interactions between humans and the planet. Students learn to analyze ideas of sustainable development and how to make the best use of natural resources. In this field, students learn to identify solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges at a local, regional, and global level. Graduates of this major go on to work as sustainability specialists, compliance managers, soil/water conservationists, and more.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-A.

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AGEC-A Course List
  Paradise Valley Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Environmental Science/Sustainability.
COURSES  
Environmental BiologyUnder Review
Environmental ScienceUnder Review

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Environmental Science/Sustainability
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

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Be sure to meet with an Academic Advisor from Paradise Valley Community College!