Environmental Management and Technology
at Merritt College
at Merritt College
Now Announcing our New Programs in
Environmental Management and Technology!!
The Merritt College Environmental Program in Oakland is one of the first in the nation, and well known
for both its introductory courses and hands-on field courses in diverse subjects taught by working
professionals.
In the Fall Semester of 2007, we updated our new curriculum in Environmental
Management and Technology, which includes a Basic Certificate, and several Specialist
Certificates. The Basic Certificate gives students a broad background in the
environmental field, while the Specialized Certificates allow students to delve deeper into
topics including: Human Ecology, Policy, Planning, and Environmental Justice; Ranger
Naturalist/ Outdoor Education; Green Building and Energy Management; Agroecology
and Urban Farming; and .Watershed Management and Ecological Restoration.
Outdoors, Hands-On, Academic
There is a wide range of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities opening in the
emerging environmental and sustainability fields. The Environmental Management and
Technology program introduces the major sectors of the coming “Green Wave” for those
interested in pursuing careers in this area, transferring to a four-year institution, or
understanding the background of climate change, environmental policy, city and regional
planning, food security, green building, environmental education, environmental justice,
renewable energy, native plant and ecosystem restoration, watersheds, pollution,
recycling, and waste management.
This program will help you choose an environmental field to pursue. We offer small
classes taught by professionals in the field, in a relaxed atmosphere. Our students are
exploring, preparing for transfer to upper-division or graduate school, changing or
upgrading jobs, learning specific skills, or are generally interested for personal or
employment use. Our classes are open to everyone, and have no pre-requisites.
Evening and Weekend Courses
The ENVMT Program offers several evening and weekend courses each semester to
accommodate the schedules of working adults.
ENVMT Certificate/ Degree Options:
Click on the program name for more information, including graduation requirements.
Environmental Management & Technology : Core Certificate/ Degree
Human Ecology, Policy, Planning, and Environmental Justice : Human
Ecology, Policy, Environmental Justice, Law, Environmental Impact Reports,
Writing, Philosophy
Ranger Naturalist/ Outdoor Education : Outdoor Education and Interpretation
Green Building and Energy Management : Introduction to Green Building,
Materials, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Design, Construction, Measuring
Performance, Introduction to Certifications (LEED and others)
Agroecology : Urban Farming, Community Gardening, Local Food Security
Issues
Ecological Restoration and Watershed Management : Creek and
Watershed protection, Ecological Restoration
Planning Your Program
Consult with the Environmental Studies Faculty Advisor (call 510-434-3840 or e-mail
ecomerritt@peralta.edu) during your first semester in the program, or before, to discuss your options
(Associate Degree, Vocational Certificate, and/or transfer to a four-year college or university), and the
courses you will need to take. Obtain the current Merritt College Catalog and Schedule of Classes in
the College Store, or online at www.peralta.cc.ca.us/.
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Info at 510-434-3840 or email ecomerritt@peralta.edu.
