Environmental Technology
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
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- A.A.S.
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- Bloomsburg
- Lock Haven
- Mansfield
- Department
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Chair and Professor of the Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences
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
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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
- Chair and Professor of the Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences
- Bloomsburg
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