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How marketable/employable would a certificate in environmental science/studies from a community college be? Classes focus on the environmental law, pollution, green technology, and resource management. I could also get a certificate in geology and hope to work as geology technician but would prefer a more global emphasis on the earth and the environment in general.
I already have a BA in a sociology and have been working a mundane office job since. I have recently developed a fascination with weather and climate but don't have the means to go back and do a masters in meterology (ALL the state universities here do not allow a second bachelor's degree and it's too expenisive to go out of state. If I wanted to do a master's in meteorology, I'd have to back and take all the undergrad classes though open enrollment which is way too costly). Since I already have a BA, I do not qualify for financial aid.
The closest thing I can afford to do to meteorology that requires only a certificate is work in environmental science or as a geology technician. I can continue working my office job and take classes in the evening and on Saturdays.
Probably about zero. A degree in Environmental Health and Safety, coupled with a good internship, might open up some entry level work, although a lot of places want their EHS people to have four year degrees, I know some assistants work in the field with less than a BS.
Another option would me to take some prerequisite classes and then go for a masters program in one of the earth sciences but that would take a lot more planning ahead and saving.
Another option would me to take some prerequisite classes and then go for a masters program in one of the earth sciences but that would take a lot more planning ahead and saving.
And what are you going to do with that? Perhaps look at Geology and GIS.
I would email or visit on campus a few of the instructors in the program you are looking at. Tell them about your plan. I'm sure they have encountered students before in the same situation as yourself and could provide some insight. Also, look into taking one or two classes first before enrolling into the full program to make sure it's really for you. Most community colleges will let you do that, especially if you already have a degree.
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