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.merritt.edu
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.merritt.edu
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