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| SPC announces new environmental degree programs |
St. Petersburg College today announced two new degree programs, an Associate of Science in Environmental Science Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainability Management.
Both will be available in the Fall 2009 semester.
“Environmental issues are no longer a fad, but rather a philosophy that is becoming part of the collective social conscious,” said Jason Green, SPC’s Sustainability Coordinator. “Now more than ever, the college has the opportunity to provide the leadership needed to train our community for the Green Collar’ jobs of the future.”
The Sustainability Management degree focuses on sustainable business and communication strategies, energy and resource management, legal aspects of sustainability, and sustainability in built and natural environments. It was developed by SPC’s College of Technology and Management and is an extension of a Sustainability and Green Management track being offered as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Organizational Leadership.
“This unique degree, developed in collaboration with local industry leaders and universities, is designed to help students understand the broad concept of systems and strategy involved in sustainability,” said Shri Goyal, dean of the College of Technology and Management.
The Environmental Science Technology degree includes three sub-plans: Water Resource Management, Environmental Resources/Energy Management and Sustainability.
“We believe this program will provide the practical applications and skills to support a wide range of existing and new ‘green’ careers, as well as being an initial step for those interested in moving on to the new SPC four-year program,” said Jim Olliver, Seminole Campus Provost.
In addition to those two new offerings, SPC offers a number of other environmentally-focused academic programs.
Sustainable construction practices and awareness have been incorporated into the Architectural Design and Construction Technology AS degree. Also, the College of Technology Management offers a Sustainability and Green Management track as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Organizational Leadership. Green lodging has been introduced into the Hospitality AS degree curriculum, while an emphasis on sustainability has been incorporated into the Parks and Leisure Services program.
Water conservation is studied within the Management Technology AS degree.
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March 25, 2009 |