Environmental Management and Technology
at Merritt College
at Merritt College
Certificates in Environmental Management and Technology
updated 2011
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.
The Environmental Management and Technology program offers Certificates of
Proficiency in three areas: Environmental Management Fundamentals, Greening the
Urban Environment and Urban Agroecology. The Environmental Management
Fundamentals offers students an introductory background in environmental stewardship,
including land management and natural and cultural history outdoor interpretation and
education. Greening the Urban Environment introduces students to the technical,
ecological, social and planning fundamentals of sustainable construction projects. Urban
Agroecology offers the fundamentals of urban food production on small (home garden)
and large (school and community garden or farm.
Outdoors, Hands-On, Academic Learning
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 “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 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 Fundamentals : Human Ecology, Policy, Urban
Planning, Environmental Justice, Writing, Philosophy, Outdoor Education and
Interpretation, Creek and Watershed Protection, Ecological Restoration
Greening the Urban Environment : Introduction to Green Building,
Materials, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Design, Construction, Measuring
Performance, Introduction to Certifications (LEED and others)
Urban Agroecology : Urban Farming, Community Gardening, Local Food
Security Issues
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
( Proficiency Certificate, 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/ or click here.
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© Merritt College Environmental Program | 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619
Info at 510-434-3840 or email ecomerritt@peralta.edu.
Info at 510-434-3840 or email ecomerritt@peralta.edu.
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