Water Science: Water
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The WS program provides students with the technical training they need to pursue a career in the municipal potable water and wastewater industries. Waterworks operators protect public health by ensuring that plant operations comply with state and federally mandated drinking water and wastewater disposal standards. Students seeking an Associate Degree in Water Science may choose the Water option to prepare them for a career in potable water treatment or the Wastewater option to prepare them for a career in wastewater sanitation. Regardless of the option chosen, both paths lead to rewarding careers protecting the health of both the community and the environment at local, state, and federal levels.
Pathways
We don’t have detailed information about different pathways or courses for this program.
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Create a customized education plan that fits your needs and ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units or 180 quarter units for a bachelor’s degree).
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, microbiology, and math as they relate to the water industry.
- Tie potable water treatment requirements and water distribution system criteria and to local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Understand the foundational engineering and operations used at potable water treatment facilities and with water distribution systems.
- Understand the state licensing requirements for entering into and advancing in the water industry.