Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Environment Protection and Sustainability

Environment Protection and Sustainability

Diploma in Environmental Protection and Sustainability (General Focus)

Duration: Typically, 1-2 years (varies by program).

Trimester 1:

ENVPR 100: Introduction to Environmental Protection

  • Overview of environmental protection and sustainability
  • The role in preserving and improving the environment
  • Ethical considerations and regulations in environmental protection

ENVSEC 100: nvironmental Science and Ecology

  • Fundamentals of environmental science
  • Ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecological systems
  • Human impact on the environment

ENVRP 100: Environmental Regulations and Policies

  • Study of environmental laws and regulations
  • Government agencies and their roles
  • Compliance with environmental standards

SUSGT 100: Sustainable Practices and Green Technologies

  • Principles of sustainability
  • Renewable energy sources and green technologies
  • Energy efficiency and waste reduction

Trimester 2: Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

ENVMAN 100: Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

  • Introduction to EMS (ISO 14001)
  • Design and implementation of EMS
  • Auditing and continuous improvement

WASMR 100: Waste Management and Recycling

  • Waste generation and disposal
  • Recycling programs and strategies
  • Hazardous waste management

WATRM 100: Water Resource Management

  • Water conservation and quality management
  • Water treatment and purification
  • Sustainable water practices

CLICA 100: Climate Change and Adaptation

  • Understanding climate change and its impacts
  • Climate adaptation and mitigation strategies
  • Carbon footprint reduction

Trimester 3: Advanced Environmental Practices

ENVIA 100: Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Conducting environmental impact assessments
  • Project planning and development
  • Compliance with environmental regulations

RESUSC 100: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Construction

  • Advanced renewable energy technologies
  • Sustainable construction practices
  • Green building certifications (e.g., LEED)

ENVPSP 100: Specializations in Environmental Protection

  • Choosing an area of specialization (e.g., air quality management, conservation)
  • Specialized environmental protection strategies and practices
  • Emerging technologies in environmental protection

Trimester 4: Licensure Preparation and Final Assessments

LICPRE 100: Licensure Exam Preparation

  • Review of environmental protection certifications (e.g., Certified Environmental Professional)
  • Mock exams and test-taking strategies
  • State-specific requirements and regulations (if applicable)

ENVTES 100: Final Assessments and Certification

  • Successful completion of advanced environmental protection and specialization courses
  • Successful performance in any applicable certification exams

Graduation and award of the Diploma in Environmental Protection and Sustainability (General Focus)

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History