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Associate of Arts - Sustainability in Economics and Society - Plan B - (AA1034B)

Riverside City College

Riverside campus — Riverside, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
February 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 11,544
Application Fee
USD 50
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Associate of Arts in Sustainability offers lower-division coursework that provides an introduction to issues, policies, and practices of sustainability, with an emphasis on a social or economic perspective. Students will build a foundation appropriate for entry into advanced study in sustainability including public policy, environmental justice, social research, and interdisciplinary approaches to complex environmental issues. This degree is designed to facilitate students transferring to the University of California, Riverside with an Associate of Arts Degree in Sustainability. With this degree, the student will be prepared to enter into the Environment and Sustainability Studies B.A. program. Such a degree will typically lead to careers in environmental education, natural resource management, public policy, and sustainability planning and communication. Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: Define sustainability and identify major sustainability challenges. Apply critical thinking skills, appropriate methodological and analytical tools, and diverse concepts of sustainable development to address sustainability challenges in a global context. Demonstrate an understanding of complex relationships among ecological issues, economic growth, and social justice. Demonstrate the ability to understand environmental changes, challenges, and solutions from a social and/or economic perspective.
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 11,544
Application fee
USD 50
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
February 2027, February 2028, February 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Riverside campus

Riverside, California, United States

4800 Magnolia Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

In the fall of 1916, Riverside Junior College opened as an extension of Poly High School. Riverside Junior College was the seventh community college to open in California. The campus went through major expansions in both 1924 and 1965 and in early 2000. Riverside Junior College was later renamed Riverside City College (RCC) and is the largest of three colleges in the Riverside Community College District. Serving 30,000 students annually, RCC offers more than 100 programs of study, including career certificates, associate degrees, transfer programs for students planning to attend four-year coll...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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