A.S. in Water Technology
This program is designed to prepare students who wish to seek employment in the public water supply industry or qualify for a more responsible position within the industry. These courses will be helpful to students who wish to prepare for the T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 Water Treatment Operator and D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5 Water Distribution Operator certification examinations given by the California Public Health Department. Coursework also provides contact hours for Operator certification maintenance requirements.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Water Technology A.S. Degree will:
- Demonstrate the safe handling of chemicals used in the Water industry and describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations related to public drinking water.
- Describe and explain regulatory issues that relate to the public drinking water supply.
- Diagram and explain the fundamentals of the water distribution system including SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), maintenance, pumps, hydraulics, and valves.
- Given a scenario involving water contamination; identify the contaminants, recommend the best treatment, administer the treatment and then verify the contaminants are below allowable safety thresholds.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| WATR 150 | Introduction to Water Systems | 3 |
| WATR 151 | Water Resources and Distribution I | 3 |
| WATR 153 | Water Resources and Distribution II | 3 |
| WATR 156 | Water Treatment I | 3 |
| WATR 157 | Water Treatment II | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Public Works Construction Inspection | 3 | |
| Public Administration | 3 | |
| California Occupational Safety and Health | 3 | |
| Supervision in Public Works | 3 | |
| Water Use Efficiency I | 3 | |
| Water Use Efficiency II | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| WATR 150 | Introduction to Water Systems | 3 |
| WATR 151 | Water Resources and Distribution I | 3 |
| WATR 156 | Water Treatment I | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Technical Mathematics | 5 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| WATR 153 | Water Resources and Distribution II | 3 |
| WATR 157 | Water Treatment II | 3 |
| PUB 165 |
Environmental Management or Water Use Efficiency I or Water Use Efficiency II |
3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors or Philosophy/Logic |
3 |
| PUB 165 |
Environmental Management or Water Use Efficiency I or Water Use Efficiency II |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| PUB 165 |
Environmental Management or Water Use Efficiency I or Water Use Efficiency II |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.