Foundations of Environmental Technology Technical Certificate

This technical certificate is a one semester program of study designed to prepare students to enter the workforce with skill sets necessary for entry level employment in the utilities industry (water management, wastewater management, etc.). Students who complete the certificate may have the opportunity for paid internships within the utilities industries. Upon completion of the certificate, students may begin the Environmental Technology Technical Certificate.

To begin the Foundations of Technology Technical Certificate, students must have acceptable placement scores or have completed all Learning Support Competencies. Because the certificate may be completed in a single semester, the student will work with the Environmental Technology advisor within the Math and Science Division to schedule all classes and apply for graduation with the technical certificate in the first semester.

Certificate Requirements - Credits (17)

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

CHEM 1030 - ♦Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: (4)
ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENVT 1000 - Human Impact on the Environment Credits: (1)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
MATH 1005 - Algebra Essentials Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1130 - ♦College Algebra Credits: (3)

Elective

Choose one course from the following:

BUSN 1302 - *Keyboarding with Word Processing Credits: (3)
BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management Credits: (3)
BUSN 2340 - *Human Resource Management Credits: (3)
LGM 130 - *Introduction to Logistics Management Credits: (3)
PHIL 1040 - ♦Introduction to Ethics Credits: (3)
SPCH 1010 - ♦Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (17)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this certificate. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Salary Median
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and Operators	$24,580	$37,730
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians	$26,110	$40,700