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Certificate of Achievement

Environmental technology refers to the skills and knowledge that allow a person to work in the environmental field in compliance with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment.

The Environmental Technology Certificate is designed to either prepare students to enter the field or upgrade working individuals with technician-level skills.

The Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology requires the following course work:

 

Required Courses
ET 110 *Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduction/Treatment 3
ET 130 *Health Effects of Environmental Hazardous Materials 3
ET 150 *Hazardous Waste Management Applications 4
ET 200 *Hazardous Materials Management Applications 4
ET 230 Safety and Emergency Response 4
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology 3
BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab 1
CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health Majors 5
ENGL 101 *College Composition and Research 3

30

* Prerequisite

Refer to Geographic Information Systems Skills Proficiency Certificate for an option in Environmental Technology

 
 

 

Modified 10/08

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