Water Quality Technology, Certificate
Program Description
The one-year Water Quality Technology, Completion Certificate, provides both classes and hands on, work-based learning. The certificate includes five introductory courses in water and wastewater operations, 12 credit hours of related cooperative work, and foundational courses in math and science. The coursework prepares students to take the Level I Certification exams. The cooperative work experience is hands on training and is equivalent to approximately 2.5 months of full-time work experience. This certificate is the first year of coursework for the AAS degree in Water Quality Technology.
Program Outcomes
- Apply the terms and concepts, including the mathematical skills necessary to pass the Level I water and wastewater certification examinations
- Express concepts, ideas, technical principles, and feedback in a manner that promotes understanding and encourages cooperation and collaboration
- Apply laboratory sampling and testing methods approved by regulatory agencies to water quality and treatment process performance reporting
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| MTH 102 or MTH 110 | Math for the Trades (or higher) or Foundations for Precalculus | 4 |
| WQT 226 | Wastewater Treatment I Liquid | 3 |
| WQT 261 | Water Distribution | 3 |
| WQT 280 | CWE-Water Quality Treatment 1 | 4 |
| WR 115 or WR 117 | Intro to Expos Writing (or higher) or Writing for Trades | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CH 104Z & CH 124Z | Intro to Chemistry I and Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 5 |
| COM 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| WQT 227 | Wastewater Treatment II Solids | 3 |
| WQT 228 | Wastewater Collection | 3 |
| WQT 280 | CWE-Water Quality Treatment 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Third Term | ||
| BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| COM 218Z or PSY 101 | Interpersonal Communication or Psychology of Human Relations | 3-4 |
| WQT 260 | Water Treatment | 3 |
| WQT 280 | CWE-Water Quality Treatment 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 51-52 | |
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See instructor the term prior for information on cooperative work experience. 12 credits needed to meet program requirements.
Advising Notes
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All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.