MATC 2026-27 Catalog

STEM Academic and Career Pathway Water Technician

CERTIFICATE | PROGRAM CODE: 61-506-1

Program Description Gain the core skills recognized by the water industry for an entry level position by performing basic hands-on work. This certi fi cate is a pathway designed to help you progress in attaining more technical skills. Location: Mequon Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Financial Aid Eligible: No Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; contact MATC for details. All credits in certificate programs must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate’s requirements, the student’s transcript is notated with the credential earned.

SEMESTER1 CREDITS ENVHEL-101 Introduction to Environmental Health/Water Quality ....... 3 ENVHEL-109 Applied Environmental Chemistry ................................... 4 ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ ............................................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ SEMESTER2 ENVHEL-142 Principles of Water Resources ........................................ 3 ENVHEL-173 Environmental Bacteriology ............................................ 3

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu .

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RELATED PROGRAMS

Water Technician (C) You can apply your credits toward completing the Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology associate degree.

Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology (AD) You can earn the Water Technician certi fi cate on the way to completing this associate degree. REMAINING CREDITS: 48

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6319 or stempathway@matc.edu

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