Certificate Programs
Wastewater
The Wastewater Certificate program configuration offers a multi-campus program that responds to Connecticut's environmental needs, that is consistent with established state environmental requirements and standards, and that uses available resources most efficiently and effectively.
The curriculum has been designed cooperatively with the Department of Environmental Protection so that the courses will best meet the needs of wastewater treatment plant operations in hiring new employees and in preparing current employees for Class I and II Wastewater Certification examinations.
The certificate also offers students an entry into the College of Technology Technological Studies Pathway degree program. Students who complete the Wastewater Certificate program will have fulfilled almost half the requirements for the pathway program, with the four specialized wastewater courses fulfilling the 12 credits of electives for the degree program. That associate in science degree will then transfer in its entirety to Central Connecticut State University for students who choose an environmental technology baccalaureate program.
All twelve Community Colleges can provide the basic courses for the Wastewater Certificate program. The specialized courses, Wastewater I, II, III and IV, will be available at the six certificate-granting sites: Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern Connecticut, Three Rivers and Tunxis Community Colleges.
| Course of Study¹ |
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Credits |
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Intro to Biology with Laboratory |
4 |
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Concepts of Chemistry |
4 |
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Intro to Software Applications |
3 |
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Composition |
3 |
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Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
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Wastewater I |
3 |
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Wastewater II |
3 |
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Wastewater III |
3 |
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Wastewater IV |
3 |
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