Water Quality Management AAS Degree
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.
Requirements
Required Courses
| WQM 100 | Introduction to Water Quality | 3 |
| WQM 105 | Specific Calcs-Water Qual Mgmt | 4 |
| WQM 119 | Basic Water Quality Analyses | 4 |
| WQM 120 | Water Quality Equip Maint I | 4 |
| WQM 126 | Safety & Security Systems | 3 |
| WQM 200 | Hydraulics-Water Quality Mgmt | 4 |
| WQM 206 | Design Interpretation for Water Quality Management | 4 |
| WQM 216 | Bio/Bacteriological Quality Analyses | 4 |
| WQM 217 | Disinfection Techniques in Water Quality Systems | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
General Education Courses
General Education Courses
Please see a WQM Faculty Advisor for approved GenEd courses
Total Credit Hours: 12
Electives
Approved WQM Electives
| BUS 121 | Basic Workplace Skills | 1 |
| GIS 100 | GIS Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Other Electives
Please see a WQM Faculty Advisor for other electives
Total Credit Hours: 12
Total Credit Hours: 62