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Environmental Technology

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We face a changing planet, and we need people who can make a difference. We can help you become one of those people!

Degrees & Offerings
  • A.A.S.
Location
  • Bloomsburg
  • Lock Haven
  • Mansfield
Department
College
Program Contact
Assistant Chair / Professor of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences
Associate Professor
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Environmental Technology or green technology (greentech), also known as clean technology (cleantech), is the application of one or more of environmental science, green chemistry, environmental monitoring, and electronic devices to monitor, model and conserve the natural environment and resources, and to curb the negative impacts of human involvement. This program is designed to be completed in two years and result in an Associate of Applied Science degree, an excellent entry-level credential. If desired, a student can continue on to complete one of the four-year major tracks listed below.

Course Delivery Format

  Bloomsburg

  Face-to-Face
  Online
  Hybrid

  Lock Haven

  Face-to-Face
  Online
  Hybrid

  Mansfield

  Face-to-Face
  Online
  Hybrid

  Clearfield

  Face-to-Face
  Online
  Hybrid

Courses and Curriculum

Degree Requirements Degree Works

Note: Degree requirements effective for enrolled students beginning Fall 2023. All enrolled students, including matriculating students prior to Fall 2023, can review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion with our degree audit and advisement tool, Degree Works.

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Scholarships

Jacques Weber Foundation Scholarship

This four-year award ($10,000 per year) is for an incoming first-year student with a record of outstanding academic achievement and has declared a major in environmental, geographical, and geological sciences. Students should submit a 300 to 500 word essay discussing the experiences that inspired their pursuit of this degree. Along with these minimum requirements, students must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, or other mentor. The scholarship winner will be selected by the EGGS department.

Renewable through senior year contingent upon maintaining good standing in the university and local community, an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, satisfactory progress toward the major, and submission of a yearly reflection letter to the foundation. For more information including how to apply, contact Jennifer Whisner, associate professor, at jwhisner@commonwealthu.edu.

Program Contacts

Michael Shepard

Michael Shepard

  • Professor in Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences
  • Bloomsburg
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John Bodenman

  • Assistant Chair / Professor of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences
  • Bloomsburg

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