90 minimum credits
Cascadia College’s Water Resource Management Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree integrates technology and 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 will prepare students for work as water resource specialists, soil technicians, and environmental permit specialists within city, county and federal agencies, private sector employers and non-profits.
The program includes outdoor learning and applied research within the campus wetlands in addition to lab science, class seminars, and work-based learning.
Upon successful completion of this degree a student will be able to:
- Perform water and soil quality testing and collect samples.
- Conduct field and technical research using industry data collection standards.
- Compile, analyze, and present geospatial data while emphasizing the value of visual communication (GIS).
- Install, retrieve, and remove data collection devices and equipment.
- Interpret and apply local, state, and federal policies, codes, laws, and regulations, knowledge of environmental permitting process.
- Use data to make hydrologic interpretations about the susceptibility to runoff, flooding, and water contamination, understand Best Management Practices for mitigation.
- Write technical reports and give presentations.
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and professional behavior