The Merritt College Environmental Program in Oakland is one of the first in the nation, and well knownfor both its introductory and hands-on field courses in diverse subjects taught by working professionals.Learn more at: http://www.ecomerritt.org Degrees and Certificates in Environmental Management and
Technology
The Environmental Management and Technology program offers two Associates of Scien
ce degrees and one Certificate of Proficiency in three areas: Ecological Restoration, Ranger, Naturalist and Outdoor Education; Greening the Urban Environment; and Urban Agroecology. The Ecological Restoration degree offers students an introductory background in environmental stewardship, including land management and natural and cultural history outdoor interpretation and education. Urban Agroecology offers the fundamentals of urban food production on small (home garden) and large (school and community garden or farm). Outdoors, Hands-On, Academic Learning
There is a wide range of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities opening in the emerging environmental and sustainability fields. The Environmental Management and
Technology program introduces the major sectors of the “Green Wave” for those interested in pursuing careers in this area, transferring to a four-year institution, or understanding the background of climate change, environmental policy, city and regional planning, food security, green building, environmental education, environmental justice, renewable energy, native plant and ecosystem restoration, watersheds, pollution, recycling, and waste management. This program will help you choose an environmental field to pursue. We offer small classes taught by professionals in the field, in a relaxed atmosphere. The program offers evening and weekend courses each semester to accommodate the schedules of working adults. Students in our program are exploring their interests in environmental fields, preparing for transfer to upper-division or graduate school, changing or upgrading jobs,learning specific skills, or are generally interested for personal or employment purposes. Our classes are open to everyone, and have no pre-requisites. ENVMT Degree and Certificate Options:
Click on the program name for more information, including graduation requirements. Associate in Science:
Ecological Restoration, Ranger, Naturalist and Outdoor Education
Human Ecology, Policy, Urban Planning, Environmental Justice, Writing, Philosophy, Outdoor Education and Interpretation, Creek and Watershed Protection, Ecological Restoration
Greening the Urban Environment
Introduction to Green Building, Materials, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Design, Construction, Measuring Performance, Introduction to Certifications (LEED and others)
Certificate:
Urban Agroecology
Urban Farming, Community Gardening, Local Food Security Issues
PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM
Consult with the Environmental Studies Faculty Advisor (call 510-434-3840 or e-mail [email protected]) during your first semester in the program, or before, to discuss
your options (Proficiency Certificate, Vocational Certificate, and/or transfer to a four-year
college or university), and the courses you will need to take. Obtain the current Merritt
College Catalog and Schedule of Classes in the College Store, or online at www.peralta.cc. ca.us/ or click here. CAREER OPTIONS
Merritt ENVMT Alumni have gone on to pursue careers in a diverse array of fields and
jobs. Here are some examples of what students have continued on to do:
Re-cycling, Re-use, Waste Reduction
County Hazardous Materials Manager
Recycled Education and Art materials Specialist and teacher
Municipal Green Events Recycling/Re-use Coordinator
Urban wood milling
Sustainability
Corporate, College, and School District Sustainability Coordinators
Sustainability Consulting Firm Coordinator
Parks Green Jobs
Municipal, County and Regional Parks Naturalists, Rangers and Interns
Green Building
Green Building Contractors, interns and crew members
Green Building Instructors
Green Building Designers, Architects and Project Managers
Utility Companies and Government Agencies
Energy Conservation Specialist
Water Supply Engineer
Watershed management staff
Environmental Lawyer for Solar Permitting
Research
Sustainability Institute Research Fellows and Research Assistants
Environmental Non-Profit research staff
Graduate School
Urban Planning, Ecological Restoration, Architecture, Policy and Planning, Education,
Health
Undergraduate Transfer
Environmental Studies, various
Arts and Culture
Watershed Environmental Artist
Environmental Arts show coordinator and artist
Environmental photographers
Environmental poet, published
Green paper and jewelry craftsperson
Environmental Education, Colleges, Schools, Non-Profits
Curriculum Developer
College Adjunct Faculty
Green Jobs Mentor for At Risk Youth
Career Counseling for Green Jobs Re-Entry students
School Garden Coordinators
County Bay Friendly Garden Staff
Non-Profit Ecological Restoration Trainers
Outdoor Adventure staff
Environmental Studies Administrative Assistants
Using Nature to Heal Private Practice for Underserved Communities
Ecological Restoration, Non-Profits, Small Business
Watershed and Fire management landscape restoration staff
Watershed Organization Restoration and Nursery Manager
Watershed Restoration Specialist
Arborists and Urban Tree Specialists
Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
Farm interns and staff
Farmer’s market sales
Urban farming educators
