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Water Science

About Our Program

The Water Science Certificate Program is designed to serve those people employed or interested in employment in the water and/or wastewater fields and those who desire to upgrade their skills and/or receive certification from the State of California, the American Water Works Association, or the California Water Environment Association.

For further information, contact Dr. Alan Price, Dean, Educational Programs, aprice3@sbcc.edu.

Program Options

Wastewater Technology Education
Water Technology Education 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • PSL01 - Become familiar with state and federal regulations for water and wastewater treatment.
  • PSL02 - Apply mathematical problem solving techniques to water/wastewater problems.
  • PSL03 - Use scientific methods to discover, analyze and resolve water/wastewater issues.
  • PSL04 - Become knowledgeable  about processes and equipment used in water treatment, water distribution, waste water treatment and waste water collection.
  • PSL05 - Learn the principles of managing a water/wastewater utility.

Department Offices

Alan Price, Dean (A-218, ext. 5121)