Overview
This Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program in Environmental Conservation is a two-year degree that builds on associate-level studies in environmental conservation, biology, ecology, and related fields.
With a focus on applied learning, students participate in classroom and laboratory learning, hands-on fieldwork, internships, and capstone projects, often in collaboration with local conservation organizations and government agencies. Graduates are prepared for advanced field and laboratory work and leadership roles in federal, state, local, tribal, and private environmental sectors.
If you are interested in working as a leader for a more sustainable future, the Environmental Conservation BAS may be for you!
Degree Option
The Bachelor in Environmental Conservation program is a two-year degree designed for students who have completed an associate degree (AA, AAS-T, AAS, or ATA) in Environmental Conservation, Biology or who have earned 90 credits of equivalent college level course work. Refer to Program Admissions below for more information on the equivalent course work.
The Bachelor in Environmental program has a selective admissions process and students may only begin the program fall quarter. Prospective students must attend a program briefing to receive application materials. The choice of degree is selected at the time of application and students must attend a program briefing to receive application materials. The application and admission process information can be found at www.skagit.edu/basec
A Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation degree is awarded upon completion of 90 credits of specified 300 and 400 level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Entry into a master’s program may require a higher GPA for admission. Students are responsible for checking specific requirements of graduate institutions prior to application.
Cost of Program
Specific tuition information can be found here. Upper division courses carry a higher tuition rate than lower division courses.
Sample Career Options
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation program will be able to:
- Apply scientific processes and thinking to answer scientific questions, including conducting scientific research from conception and design to analysis and reporting.
- Apply fundamental and advanced concepts of biology, ecology, and conservation, including application of the appropriate spatial and temporal scales, to formulate management strategies that address environmental issues in the bioregional context.
- Communicate, teach, lead, and diffuse conflict surrounding environmental issues using interculturally sensitive communication strategies.
- Perform environmental assessment procedures to standards set by natural resource management agencies.
- Work within existing structures to solve environmental problems and manage natural resources by identifying the appropriate responsible jurisdictional agencies and stakeholders.
Program Admissions
The Bachelor in Environmental Conservation program has a selective admissions process, and students may only begin the program fall quarter. Upon entry, students are committed to being full time students for two years as they move through the program with their cohort.
Prospective students must attend a program information session to receive application materials. Information on the application and admissions process is available at www.skagit.edu/basec.
Program Entry Requirements
Prerequisites: Entry requirements reflect the preparation needed for upper division courses in the Environmental Conservation field.
For the Bachelor in Environmental Conservation program, applicants must have the following:
- Attended a BASEC program briefing session. This is the only way a prospective student can receive an application.
- An associate degree (AA, AAS-T, AAS, or ATA) in Environmental Conservation or Biology by the time of entry into the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or 90 credits of equivalent college-level courses. The equivalent courses must include at least 15 credits spread among at least two of the following areas Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries, Environmental Science, Forestry Rangeland Management, Entomology, Watershed Requirements.
- Applicants may apply if they anticipate receiving their associate degree or completing equivalent courses before the program start. The acceptance will be conditional, and the degree or relevant courses must be completed before the first day of classes.
3. Met the entry requirements for ENVC 304 (first quarter course)
- ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 or 10 credits equivalent college level English with a grade of C or higher.
- CMST 220 or CMST 210:E or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
- CHEM 121 or other lab Chemistry with a grade of C or higher.
- MATH 141 or MATH 146 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
- GIS 101 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
4. BASEC faculty will assist students with course verifications.
Advisor Check-ins
These checkpoints provide the framework for Skagit Valley College Advising Policy and Procedures for BAS degrees:
- Prior to Application: The College will provide information designed to assist students in identifying educational goals and options, as well as critical resources for supporting students in achieving their goals.
- BAS Application: Students will be asked to attend a program briefing session and to apply for admission to the program.
- BAS Enrollment: Once accepted into the program, BAS faculty and staff will guide students with registration. The application process is available here.
Articulation with Bellingham Technical College
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) BAS-ENVC degree program will accept any student, from any program, who meets SVC’s enrollment requirements. SVC also has a specific articulation agreement with Bellingham Technical College’s (BTC) AAS-T (Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences) program. This agreement is to give priority admission consideration to BTC students who have completed the AAS-T degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences at BTC if they apply by the published deadline for BAS-ENVC applications. Additional program entrance minimums may be required.
Faculty & Advisor:
Dr. Madeleine Dupuy
Faculty and Department Chair
madeleine.dupuy@skagit.edu
