In Cascadia’s College’s Water Resource Management Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) pathway, a 91-credit degree completed over two academic years, you will learn skills and management strategies for our water systems!
The program integrates technology and the Natural Sciences with an emphasis on water quality as it relates to soil and water systems, geographic information systems (GIS), water policy, regulations and permitting practices. The program includes outdoor learning and applied research in the campus wetlands in addition to lab science, class seminars and work-based learning.
Modalities
Coursework may be completed through a combination of in-person (web enhanced), hybrid and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.
Placement
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact Academic Advising.
The information below assumes the following:
- You will start in the fall quarter
- You will be attending during summer quarter
- Some quarters are full-time (12+ credit hours), and some quarters are part time
If any of these points do not meet your needs, it may still be possible to complete the pathway! You will just need to make some adjustments to your course schedule. Talk with an Academic Advisor to create a long-term academic plan that meets your needs.
The Annual Course Planning Guide shows Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.
Quarter One (Fall)
Quarter Two (Winter)
Quarter Three (Spring)
Quarter Four (Summer)
Quarter Five (Fall)
Quarter Six (Winter)
Quarter Seven (Spring)
Transfer Opportunities
For this pathway, Cascadia College recommends the Associate's degree linked at the top of this page. However, the College offers multiple degrees which are designed for transfer to public and private four-year institutions. Please consult with an Academic Advisor about which degree may be best suited for your long-term goals.
Cascadia College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices provides a pathway to careers in the green industry. Graduates will learn the skills necessary to plan and implement sustainability approaches to how we live and work by managing complex projects for government agencies, companies and non-profit organizations, environmental water, energy, and agriculture industries, construction management firms, and educational institutions.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices at Cascadia College.
Career possibilities from the certificate are based off the assumption that students have existing experience or work history related to this field. Certificates may complement or build upon existing work or veteran experience. For those without industry experience, a degree will yield the best job placement outcomes. The program will prepare students for opportunities with city, county and federal agencies, private sector employers and non-profits in roles such as: Water Resource Specialist, Soil Technician, Environmental Permit Specialist.
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits, and Tribal Enterprises.