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Environmental Science Technology, A.S.

Program Overview

 

Environmental Science Technology, A.S. (ENST-AS) 64 credits

Students studying plants in the forest

The Environmental Science Technology (ENST) program is designed for individuals who wish to enter the field of environmental science and for those looking to start or advance their careers in water and wastewater treatment. This program provides a high-quality instructional curriculum, supports student development, and contributes to the community by producing knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the workforce. We achieve this by offering education in areas such as water and wastewater treatment, environmental sampling and analysis, hydrology, and pollution control. Additionally, students who hold current water and wastewater treatment operator licenses may obtain college credit for their experiential learning. We encourage you to review the guided degree pathway, which outlines a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester. This pathway will help you prepare for graduation and achieve your transfer goals.

 

Meet with FGC Staff

Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with a program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

Janet Bargar
Associate Professor, Environmental Science
 janet.bargar@fgc.edu
 386-754-4484

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended
    • Please Note: Prelicensure courses taken to obtain or advance water distribution, water treatment and/or wastewater treatment licenses are considered Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and should not be included as a previously attended college on the application. For example, these would include prelicensure or CEU courses taken from Sacramento State or Michigan State University.

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Online

Hours

Classes are delivered entirely online.

Costs

  • Tuition: $6,612.48
  • Lab Fees: $155.00
  • Online Fees: $640.00
  • Books: $2,661.74

         Total: $10,069.22

 

Environmental Science Technology, A.S.

100% online

courses

16 credits

available for eligible licensed operators

10,000+ jobs

available annually

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Guided Pathway, Environmental Science Technology, A.S.

water treatment plant

What our graduates are doing now!

FGC environmental science technology graduates are initiating or advancing their careers as environmental consultants, pollution control specialists, environmental analysts, resource management specialists, waste management professionals, and environmental compliance officers.

STARTING SALARIES

Median salaries for graduates of this program are approximately $46,000.

 

 

Courses from the Water Quality Technician program articulate into the Environmental Science Technician Certificate and the Associate of Science in Environmental Science Technology degree, offering opportunities for further education.

Water Quality Technician, C.C.C. Environmental Science Technician, C.C.C.

Students with a valid water distribution, water treatment, and/or wastewater license are eligible for to up to 16 elective credits in our program depending on the level(s) and after completing 15 credits of course work at FGC.

For more information, contact the program advisor:

Janet Bargar
Associate Professor, Environmental Science
 janet.bargar@fgc.edu
 386-754-4484

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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