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Program

Water Quality Management

The mission of the Water Quality Management Technology program is to prepare students for successful employment in the diverse water industry by providing hands-on, active, and applied curriculum created with industry partners.
Location(s)
Lakewood Campus
Online
Why Choose RRCC?

Deciding where to start your college education is a big decision. Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally to help you succeed!

Program Overview

WQM is for those who want to make a positive impact on their world while developing valuable job-ready skills. We are housed in a state of the art facility, The Environmental Training Center (ETC), which boasts numerous hands-on learning laboratories. Here you will find staff dedicated to assist with career counseling, tutoring, and subject specific advising. Small class sizes and adjunct faculty with real-world experience contribute to student success. 

We offer a variety of degrees including a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, and several certificates. No matter your career choice; environmental work, water conservation, water treatment, wastewater treatment, or distribution systems, we've got you covered.

The Water Quality Management department is very well networked with the local Denver metro area utilities. Many of them send their open positions straight to us and we make them available to students.  Red Rocks Community College has resources available both on and off campus to assist students with their academic experience and prepare them to enter the workforce. 

Applicable career boards:

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Degrees & Certificates
Title Details
Water Quality Management AAS  |  62 Credits
Water Quality Management BAS  |  120 Credits
Distribution and Collection Training CERT  |  6 Credits
Infrastructure Security Professional CERT  |  22 Credits
Integrated Water Professional CERT  |  21 Credits
Introduction to Wastewater Treatment CERT  |  6 Credits
Introduction to Water Treatment CERT  |  6 Credits
Laboratory Analysis CERT  |  8 Credits
Mathematics in Water Quality CERT  |  8 Credits
Water Technology Professional CERT  |  17 Credits
Faculty & Staff

Chris Crumley

Adjunct Instructor - WQM

John William Feldhauser

Adjunct Instructor - WQM

Chris Madsen

Adjunct Instructor - WQM

Martin Alvis

Adjunct Instructor - Water Quality Management
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Tuition Savings

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.

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Academic Programs

Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.

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Transfer Options

In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.

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Become a Student

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.