About Us

Environmental Management and Technology
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.

Starting in the Fall Semester of 2007, we will be unveiling our new curriculum in
Environmental Management and Technology, which will include a Basic Certificate, and
several Specialist Certificates. The Basic Certificate will give 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 Natural/ Outdoor Eduation; 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 environmental 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.

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/.

Merritt College Environmental Center and Self-Reliant House, Oakland, California