Water Quality Management Technology Degree and Certificates
The Water Quality Management Technology Program covers all levels and areas of operations in the water and wastewater industry. A degree in water quality management technology will give you all the instruction necessary for supervisory and management positions.
If you are entering the industry, you will be introduced to the many functions and career opportunities so you can establish an educational program that best fits your goals and interests
If you are working in the industry, you can obtain higher education and skill levels for higher operator certification.
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science
Certificates:
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Laboratory Analysis
Mathematics in Water Quality
Education and Experience
Distribution and Collection Systems
• AAS Degree: Water Quality Management
| Required Courses |
Credits |
WQM 100 Introduction to Water Quality
Management |
3 |
WQM 105 Specific Calculations for Water Quality
Management |
4 |
| WQM 119 Basic Water Quality Analysis |
4 |
| WQM 120 Water Quality Equipment Maintenance |
4 |
| WQM 126 Safety in the Water Quality Industry |
3 |
| WQM 200 Hydraulics for Water Quality Management |
4 |
WQM 206 Design Interpretation of Water Quality
Systems |
4 |
WQM 216 Biological and Bacteriological
Water Quality Analysis |
4 |
WQM 217 Disinfection Techniques in
Water Quality Systems |
4 |
| CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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| Faculty Advisor Approved Electives |
6 |
| Required General Education Courses |
22 |
| |
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| Total Required Credits |
64 |
Water Quality Certificates:
Students completing this program possess the skills and
knowledge for entry level positions within the industry in specific
area of interest.
• Certificate: Intro to Water Treatment
| Required Courses |
Credits |
WQM 100 Introduction to Water Quality
Management |
3 |
| WQM 115 Water Sources and Supply |
3 |
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| Total Required Credits |
6 |
• Certificate: Intro to Wastewater Treatment
| Required Courses |
Credits |
WQM 100 Introduction to Water Quality
Management |
3 |
| WQM 106 Mechanical / Physical Treatment |
3 |
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|
| Total Required Credits |
6 |
• Certificate: Laboratory Analysis
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| WQM 119 Basic Water Analysis |
4 |
| WQM 216 Bacterialogical / Biological Water Analysis |
4 |
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| Total Required Credits |
8 |
• Certificate: Mathematics in Water Quality
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| WQM 105 Specific Calculations |
4 |
| WQM 200 Hydraulics |
4 |
| |
|
| Total Required Credits |
8 |
• Certificate: Education and Experience
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| WQM 126 Safety in Water Quality Management |
3 |
| WQM 280 Internship |
3-6 |
| |
|
| Total Required Credits |
6-9 |
• Certificate: Distribution and Collection Systems
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| WQM 109 Water Distribution |
3 |
| WQM 118 Wastewater Collection Systems |
3 |
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| Total Required Credits |
6 |
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