Nov 21, 2024  
SFCC Catalog 2024-2025 
    
SFCC Catalog 2024-2025

Water Technologies, A.A.S.


CIP: 15.0506
School of Trades, Advanced Technologies and Sustainability, 505-428-1295

This degree provides students with an in-depth understanding of issues regarding sustainability, renewable energy, water treatment and water conservation. Through their chosen concentration, students will acquire skills needed to seek entry-level positions in a wide range of energy- and water-related businesses, public agencies and/or consider starting their own business.

NOTE: A.A.S. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, see the Transfer of Credit   section or speak with an academic advisor

Students can earn the following certificates related to this degree:

Student can follow the Program Map(s) listed below to complete this certificate:

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Create and maintain safe working environments.
  • Describe the function, design and installation of water treatment systems.
  • Use the principles of hydraulics as applied to the water and wastewater industry.
  • Describe and monitor the microbial processes used in water and wastewater systems.
  • Demonstrate the operation of instrumentation and control systems used in water and wastewater plant operations.

General Education Requirements: (20 Credits)


Mathematics (3 Credits)


Laboratory Science (4 Credits)


Social/Behavioral Science or Creative and Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Humanities (3 Credits)


Health and Wellness (1 Credit)


Total 60 Credits Min.