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/January
About the Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology Degree
Description
This program promotes environmental protection, improvement and sustainability, with a focus on protecting our water, food and air resources. Hands-on coursework includes principles and techniques used to assess water, food, and air quality to meet applicable regulations and to implement needed corrective measures. Students use field projects and internships to further develop the skills and abilities necessary for careers in these fields. Graduates will possess a solid foundation for a wide range of environmental and public health career opportunities.
There is a steady need for essential workers, technicians and specialists in water and air quality; food safety; field monitoring; and other related environmental careers.
You can earn the Water Technician certificate on the way to completing this associate degree.
Water Technician
Gain the core skills recognized by the water industry for an entry-level position by performing basic hands-on work. This certificate is a pathway designed to help you progress in attaining more technical skills.
Detailed Program Information
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| ENVHEL-101 | Introduction to Environmental Health/Water Quality ^ | 3 |
| ENVHEL-102 | Environmental Biology | 4 |
| ENVHEL-109 | Applied Environmental Chemistry ^ | 4 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| ENVHEL-142 | Principles of Water Resources ^ | 3 |
| ENVHEL-145 | Water/Wastewater Operations – Municipal | 3 |
| ENVHEL-173 | Environmental Bacteriology | 3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| ENVHEL-104 | Industrial Hygiene Technology ‡ | 4 |
| ENVHEL-111 | Applied Water Chemistry and Analysis ‡ | 4 |
| ENVHEL-115 | Air Quality ‡ | 4 |
| ENVHEL-146 | Water/Wastewater Operations – Industrial ‡ | 2 |
| ENVHEL-105 | Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials Control ‡ | 4 |
| ENVHEL-119 | Food and Dairy Safety ‡ | 3 |
| ENVHEL-127 | Environmental Field Projects ‡ | 3 |
| ENVHEL-128 | Environmental Health Internship ‡ | 1 |
| ENVHEL-143 | Interpersonal Communication Skills and Environmental Management ‡ |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
63 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Water Technician certificate.
Contact program instructor if you would like more information about this program.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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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.
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
Field Monitoring/Sampling Technician
Environmental Lab Technician
Quality Assurance Specialist
Air Sampling Technician
Admission Requirements
One semester of high school-level algebra.
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