Environmental Technology Certificate
Wastewater Management
No new students may elect the Wastewater Management certificate as of July 1, 2016. Currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor to plan how to complete their certificate.
| Courses | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV118 | 4 | ||
| ENV140 | 3 | ||
| ENV158 | 3 | ||
| ENV145 | Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation | 4 | |
| ENV260 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 14/17 | ||
Program Overview
This certificate provides training for students in wastewater collection and treatment systems. Wastewater chemistry, toxicology and microbiology are covered teaching students the basic processes and common parameters used to measure wastewater at the various stages of treatment. The courses cover the mechanical operation of the systems, an introduction to computer data gathering and process control, and the laws and regulations covering wastewater.
Career Outlook
Completion of the Wastewater Management Certificate prepares a student to obtain a state wastewater license and secure a position at a municipal wastewater treatment plant, a small package plant, or an on-site system. The Department of Labor predices that employment of wastewater treatment plant and system operators is projected to grow 8 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
This certificate is appropriate for students with advanced degrees that are looking for specific technical training.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Wastewater Management certificate, students are able to:
- Describe the concepts and have the ability to operate, maintain and/or manage many of the waste streams that currently exist.
- Sit for state operator's municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment licenses.