A.S. in Water Efficiency Management
This degree prepares students for careers in water use efficiency and conservation. After completing the program, students may find employment as a specialist in water supply, water efficiency, program conservation, conservation outreach, natural resources, or environmental protection. Those already employed in public works, construction, landscaping, municipal administration, water distribution/treatment, or facilities oversight and planning are encouraged to complete this degree to complement their knowledge and increase employability, wages, and promotion opportunities. Students are expected to complete several industry certifications throughout the program including the California State
Courses
- BIOL 145 — Environmental Science 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 5B) 54 lecture hours
- BUS 152 — Business Communications 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- ITIS 130 — Microcomputer Applications I 4 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 72 lecture hours Equivalent to: CIS 130, CSIS 130
- PUB 159 — Urban Forest Management Planning 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- PUB 163 — Turf and Landscape Management 3 Units (AA/AS) 54 lecture hours
- PUB 165 — Environmental Management 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
- WATR 150 — Introduction to Water Systems 3 Units (AA/AS) 54 lecture hours
- WATR 151 — Water Resources and Distribution I 3 Units (AA/AS) 54 lecture hours
- WATR 156 — Water Treatment I 3 Units (AA/AS) 54 lecture hours
- WATR 162 — Water Use Efficiency I 3 Units (AA/AS) 54 lecture hours
- WATR 164 — Water Use Efficiency II 3 Units (AA/AS) 54 lecture hours