The Associate of Science (ASc) Degree in Environmental Science offers students cross-disciplinary studies related to local and global environmental issues. The ASc in Environmental Science will prepare students for further study in the Environmental Sciences and provide a foundation for lifelong career success in this field. The curriculum's mixture of practical and theoretical approaches prepares students for employment in the growing fields of environmental monitoring, ecological restoration, and conservation services. These fields have high employment prospects now and in the future in the College's geographic region. For students intending to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree at other institutions, the ASc in Environmental Science program will facilitate transfer into the third year of a four year degree program (120 credits) in the Environmental Sciences. Courses in the ASc in Environmental Science program can also be applied towards professional designations including Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo), Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) and Registered Agrologist (P.Ag).

Northern Lights College (NLC) is British Columbia’s Energy College, serving northern British Columbia in an area covering more than 324,000 square kilometres. NLC opened in 1975. 

NLC has campus locations in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, along with access centres in Atlin, Dease Lake and Hudson’s Hope.

NLC is a member of British Columbia Colleges (BC Colleges), a provincial group comprised of 11 colleges from throughout the Province of British Columbia. 

BC Colleges has a unique regional advantage and a long history of collaboration with industry, employers, communities and policymakers. 

This collaborative approach allows BC Colleges to graduate highly skilled workers who are equipped to support their families, build healthier communities, and power the economy in all regions of British Columbia. NLC is the College of choice for Energy, Technology, and Academic Learning. 

At NLC, our mission statement is "Enriching lives, communities and industry in Northern BC and the world through accessible, applied, and academic learning."

Our values include: 

1. Accountability – Establishing and achieving objectives that are cost-effective and open to public review. 
2. Collaboration – Achieving desired results for students and stakeholders through teamwork within Northern Lights College, and cooperation with other institutions and organizations. 
3. Excellence – Constantly striving to achieve and foster excellence in everything.
4. Inclusion – Acknowledging and valuing individual perspectives and diversity. 
5. Innovation – Encouraging and supporting the development of creative initiatives that address opportunities for constructive change. 
6. Learner-Centered – Providing programming, instruction, and services that meet the development, employment, and health and safety needs of the students and staff. 
7. Respect – Treating each person fairly and equitably.