DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Associate in Science Degree

To receive an Associate in Science degree from El Camino College, a student must complete at least 60 units in degree applicable college courses which must include general education requirements and course work in an approved transfer major or associate degree program. Course work toward the degree must be completed with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher. A minimum of 12 of the required 60 degree applicable units must be successfully completed at El Camino College. A notation of “Graduation with Honors” is earned with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must file an intent to graduate in the evaluations area located in the Admissions Office by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes.

Major Requirements:

Chemistry 21A	Survey of General and Organic Chemistry	(4 units)
Biology 15	Environmental Aspects of Biology	(3 units)
Computer Information Systems 13	Introduction to Computers	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 100	Environmental Technology	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 110	Hazardous Waste Stream Generation, Reduction, Treatement	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 120	Health Effects of Hazardous Materials	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 130	Hazardous Waste Management Applications	(4 units)
Environmental Technology 140	Hazardous Materials Management Application	(4 units)
Environmental Technology 150	Safety and Emergency Response	(4 units)

Total Units 31

Certificate of Achievement

El Camino College offers a variety of certificate programs. A Certificate of Achievement is recorded on a student’s transcript. A Certificate of Accomplishment is not recorded on the transcript. Each of the programs requires completion of courses in a particular field. Unlike degree programs, courses outside the field are not generally required.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 2.0 grade point average.
A Certificate of Achievement with Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.0 grade point average.
A Certificate of Achievement with High Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.5 grade point average or above.

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon completion of the courses listed below. At least 50% of the requirements for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

Environmental Technology Hazardous Materials Option:

Chemistry 21A	Survey of General and Organic Chemistry	(4 units)
Biology 15	Environmental Aspects of Biology	(3 units)
Computer Information Systems 13	Introduction to Computers	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 100	Environmental Technology	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 110	Hazardous Waste Stream Generation, Reduction, Treatement	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 120	Health Effects of Hazardous Materials	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 130	Hazardous Waste Management Applications	(4 units)
Environmental Technology 140	Hazardous Materials Management Application	(4 units)
Environmental Technology 150	Safety and Emergency Response	(4 units)

Total Units 31

Environmental Technology Occupational Safety and Health Option:

Chemistry 21A	Survey of General and Organic Chemistry	(4 units)
Biology 15	Environmental Aspects of Biology	(3 units)
Computer Information Systems 13	Introduction to Computers	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 100	Environmental Technology	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 120	Health Effects of Hazardous Materials	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 200	Occupational Safety and Health	(3 units)
Environmental Technology 210	Occupational Safety and Health Mangement	(3 units)

Total Units: 22

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Last Updated On: 8/28/08