Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: 10-506-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Program
Description
This program promotes environmental protection, improvement and sustainability, with a focus on protecting our water, food and air resources. Hands-on coursework includes techniques used to determine water, food, and air quality along with implementing needed corrective actions.
Career Pathway: You can earn the Water Technician certificate on your way to completing this associate degree.
Career Outlook
There is a steady need for technicians and specialists in water and air quality, food safety, field monitoring that includes lakes, rivers and streams, as well as other environmental careers.
Water Technician
This certificate program provides the core skills recognized by the water industry for an entry-level position. The water technician performs basic, hands-on technical work, and this program is intended to be the first step of a career pathway to increase the number of individuals gaining technical/engineering skills. Additionally, this certificate will enhance employment opportunities in the water sector for individuals with a college degree.
Detailed Program Information
Curriculum
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
Credits |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
ENVHEL-101 |
Introduction to Environmental Health and Water Quality |
3 |
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(1) |
ENVHEL-102 |
Environmental Biology |
4 |
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(1) |
ENVHEL-109 |
Applied Environmental Chemistry ^ |
4 |
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(2) |
ENVHEL-142 |
Principles of Water Resources ^ |
3 |
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(2) |
ENVHEL-145 |
Water/Wastewater Operations - Municipal |
3 |
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(2) |
ENVHEL-173 |
Environmental Bacteriology |
3 |
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(3) |
ENVHEL-104 |
Industrial Hygiene Technology ‡ |
4 |
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(3) |
ENVHEL-111 |
Applied Water Chemistry and Analysis ‡ |
4 |
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(3) |
ENVHEL-115 |
Air Pollution Technology ‡ |
4 |
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(3) |
ENVHEL-146 |
Water/Wastewater Operations - Industrial ‡ |
2 |
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(4) |
ENVHEL-105 |
Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials Control ‡ |
4 |
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(4) |
ENVHEL-119 |
Food and Dairy Quality Control ‡ |
3 |
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ENVHEL-126 | Environmental Lab Projects ‡ | 3 | |
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ENVHEL-127 | Environmental Field Projects ‡ | 3 | |
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ENVHEL-143 |
Interpersonal Communication Skills and Environmental Management ‡ |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ ^ |
3 |
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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(or) ENG-201‡ and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-107 |
College Mathematics ‡ ^ |
3 |
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(or) Any 200-series MATH course |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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(or) Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
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‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Water Technician certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Evaluate environmental health hazards (air, food, water, soil, etc.)
- Conduct both field and lab environmental sampling/monitoring according to regulatory requirements and guidelines
- Perform corrective actions to remediate environmental health hazards
- Communicate measures for the prevention of environmental health hazards
- Develop environmental technical records and reports
- Perform safe work practices
Career Outlook
Graduates will have a solid foundation for a range of career opportunities that have a steady demand by employers, including the application of regulations and procedures to identify, evaluate, and control hazards.
Future Opportunities — If you are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree upon completion of the program, check with a program advisor and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.
Possible Careers
Water Treatment Operator
Food Quality and Safety Inspector
Environmental Technician
Water Reclamation Operator
Environmental Health Specialist
Admission Requirements
One semester of high school-level algebra.
Scholarships
Learn about scholarship opportunities here.
Learn about Scholarships available for this program here: https://matc.academicworks.com
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Questions?
Community & Human Services Pathway Office (Downtown Milwaukee Campus): 414-297-8837
Mequon Campus: 262-238-2200