Environmental Technology
Certificate (CERT)
Overview
The Environmental Technology Certificate Program supports the growing demand for skilled professionals in environmental compliance, sustainability, and industrial hygiene. This program prepares students for entry-level roles in the field of environmental technology, including positions in water quality, waste management, and environmental health and safety. It also provides a strong foundation for those interested in continuing into the Environmental or Occupational Safety and Health Associate Degree program, opening the door to meaningful careers protecting both people and the planet.What Will I Learn?
The Environmental Technology Certificate program prepares graduates for employment as Environmental Technicians with an extra emphasis in industrial hygiene. You will demonstrate competence operating different kinds of monitoring equipment (including calibrating and interpreting results), identifying various environmental hazards and investigating sources of pollution and ways to protect the environment.What can I do with this Certificate
Work for:
- Federal, state or local government agencies
- Engineering firms
- Technical consulting firms
- Testing laboratoriesAll courses in the certificate program are transferrable into the AAS degree program.
Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all courses in the program. Also a grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained in all courses to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate. This certificate is comprised of 19 semester credit hours.
Program Credits: 19
Lecture Hours: 17
Lab Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 17
Lab Hours: 4
Applications are due before the semester starts. TSI testing is not required for the certificate programs.
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