The AAS is a technical degree for students interested in a career in the water industry. WQM graduates will be prepared to protect water resources for environmental and human health. Students are introduced to career opportunities within the water industry to establish an educational path that best fits their goals and interests. Satisfactory completion, grade of C or higher, is mandatory for all core WQM and certificate coursework.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
| WQM 1000 | Introduction to Water Quality | 3 |
| WQM 1005 | Specific Calcs-Water Qual Mgmt | 4 |
| WQM 1019 | Basic Water Quality Analyses | 4 |
| WQM 1020 | Water Quality Equip Maint I | 4 |
| WQM 1026 | Safety & Security Systems | 3 |
| WQM 2000 | Hydraulics-Water Quality Mgmt | 4 |
| WQM 2006 | Design Interp-Water Qual Mgmt | 4 |
| WQM 2016 | Bio/Bacteriological Water Qual | 4 |
| WQM 2017 | Disinfect Tech-Water Qual Syst | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
General Education Courses
And 6 credits from any two of the following three areas:
Arts & Humanities (3 credits)
ARA, ART, ASL, FRE, GER, HUM, ITA, JPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, RUS, SPA, THE
Natural & Physical Sciences (3 credits)
AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, NRE, PHY, SCI
Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
AGR, ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC
Total Credit Hours: 15
Electives
Approved WQM Electives
BUS 1021 Basic Workplace Skills (1 credit)
And
12 credits of any general education prefix or WQM courses not required for the degree or EIC 2325, EIC 2330 or EIC 2340, or EGT 1110, or CAD 1101
Total Credit Hours: 13