Certificates
Certificates are programs of one year length for full-time students. Certificates require 9 credits of general requirements be completed as well as major requirements for a minimum of 30 credits. Requirements for the certificates may be articulated with the associate of applied science degrees. Contact an advisor for assistance in planning a program of study and choosing appropriate courses.
Students interested in a certificate should apply through the Office of Admissions (contact information below).
To view the details of our other undergraduate degree options select:
Bachelor Degrees | Associate Degrees | Certificates | Minors
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
This certificate program emphasizes technical operations. Students successfully completing this program qualify for the Department of Environmental Conservation Operator-in-Training Certification examination and meet educational requirements for Level One certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Wastewater Treatment. Students may also qualify for entry-level employment in water/wastewater utilities or as environmental technicians. The certificate also contains the first year of course work required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Technology.
View details of the certificate from the program Website.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2007-2008 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours |
31 |
| General Requirements |
9-10 |
| Written Communication |
| ENGL |
S111 |
Methods of Written Communications |
3 |
| Computational Skills |
| Select one from the following (3-4 credits) |
| ENVT |
S102 |
Applied Mathematics for Water/Wastewater Operations |
3 |
| MATH |
S105 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| Social Science Skills |
| SOC |
S102 |
Science, Technology and Society |
3 |
| ENVT S102 meets Certificate requirements only. Math S105 is required for the Associate Degree and is recommended for students who wish to proceed to degree completion. |
|
| Program Requirements |
22 |
| CIOS |
S135 |
Using Spreadsheets in the Workplace |
1 |
| ENVT |
S101 |
Introduction to Environmental Technology |
3 |
| ENVT |
S103 |
Applied Envirnmental Regulations |
2 |
| ENVT |
S110 |
Drinking Water Systems |
3 |
| ENVT |
S111 |
Wastewater Systems |
3 |
| ENVT |
S120 |
Utility Management |
3 |
| ENVT |
S130 |
Basic Sanitary Chemistry/Microbiology |
2 |
| ENVT |
S132 |
Basic Sanitary Chemistry/Microbiology Lab |
2 |
| ENVT |
S250 |
Sanitary Survey Training |
3 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admissons
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Program Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/programs/degree/envt/certificate.html
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu
