Average Duration

1-2 months

Monthly Tuition

$490.00

Next Start Date

August 1, 2025

About This Course

Environmental Science engages learners in examining how health and food is significantly impacted by the physical environment. Learners explore various topics within environmental science to include global warming, pollution, waste, and recycling. Learners examine how humans in increasingly industrialized countries, and the earth itself, are impacted by environmental pollutants and contaminants. This course reviews major environmental policies and their impact on the health of communities and the preservation of the earth or lack thereof. Learners discuss the scientific evidence of emerging environmental issues and the focus of the UN SDGs for 2030 is Sustainable Economic Development.

Career-Ready Skills

Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Sustainability
Sustainability
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Learning Outcomes

 

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Identify environmental agents and formulate solutions to health issues.
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Differentiate adverse effects of environmental agents and toxicology.
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Apply environmental responsibility measures at individual and organizational levels.
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Analyze factors influencing environmental agent transport.

Frequently Asked Questions

What support is available for learners?
Nexford offers learners support from our Success Advisors, who can advise on academic planning, enrollment, time management, and other issues related to life as a student and working adult. Nexford also offers other types of academic support, such as a writing resource center, research assistance from our online Librarian, and learning support within courses from the course instructor and the course facilitator. Nexford also offers opportunities for learners to connect with each other to get support from their peers, include a Peer Mentor program and alumni communities.
What time commitment do I need to make?
Learners should expect to commit a minimum of 15-20 hours per week, per course. The max duration to complete a course is 8 weeks, but learners can move at a quicker pace if they like.
What's the deadline to enroll?
You may enroll at any time, but we recommend you enroll at least one week before your first course. This gives you enough time to complete your orientation and explore the learning environment before you start.
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