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 techniques used to determine water, food, and air quality along with implementing needed corrective actions. Graduates will have a solid foundation for a range of career opportunities that include the application of regulations and procedures to identify, evaluate, and control hazards.
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.
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. The water technician performs basic hands-on work, and this certificate is part of the pathway to help you progress in attaining more technical skills.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | ENVHEL-101 | Introduction to Environmental Health/Water Quality ^ | 3 |
| (1) | ENVHEL-102 | Environmental Biology | 4 |
| (1) | ENVHEL-109 | Applied Environmental Chemistry ^ | 4 |
| (1) | MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| (2) | ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (2) | ENVHEL-142 | Principles of Water Resources ^ | 3 |
| (2) | ENVHEL-145 | Water/Wastewater Operations – Municipal | 3 |
| (2) | ENVHEL-173 | Environmental Bacteriology | 3 |
| (2) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| (3) | ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| (3) | ENVHEL-104 | Industrial Hygiene Technology ‡ | 4 |
| (3) | ENVHEL-111 | Applied Water Chemistry and Analysis ‡ | 4 |
| (3) | ENVHEL-115 | Air Quality ‡ | 4 |
| (3) | ENVHEL-146 | Water/Wastewater Operations – Industrial ‡ | 2 |
| (4) | ENVHEL-105 | Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials Control ‡ | 4 |
| (4) | ENVHEL-119 | Food and Dairy Safety ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | ENVHEL-127 | Environmental Field Projects ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | ENVHEL-128 | Environmental Health Internship ‡ | 1 |
| (4) | ENVHEL-143 | Interpersonal Communication Skills and Environmental Management ‡ |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
63 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ 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.
To see course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online:
Students already enrolled in an MATC program can visit Self Service Student Planning.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
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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
Admission Requirements
One semester of high school-level algebra.
Scholarships
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Questions?
Community & Human Services Academic & Career Pathway
414-570-4426, servepathway@matc.edu
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Mequon Campus, Room A108-110
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