AAS Degree and Certificates
The Water Quality Management Technology department introduces students to all areas of water quality management careers through the Associate's of Applied Science (AAS) and the Bachelor's of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. Students prepare for a career in the water industry to protect public health and the environment.
Water Quality Management Associate's Degree and Certificates
Water Quality Management Technology Degrees
- Water Quality Management AAS Degree Checklist
- Water Quality Management BAS Degree
To learn about and apply for the Bachelors of Applied Science Degree, follow the directions listed on the BAS webpage
Water Quality Management Technology Certificates
New WQM Certificates!
- Laboratory Analysis Certificate (8 credits)
- Water Technology Professional (17 credits)
- Infrastructure Security Professional (22 credits)
- Asset Management Professional (18 credits)
- Infrastructure Design Professional (24 credits)
- Integrated Water Professional (21 credits)
Learn more about our new certificates!
Scholarship Opportunities
Colorado Professionals for Onsite Wastewater have 2 student scholarships
National Association for Wastewater Technicians have a student scholarship
Colorado Water Reuse has student scholarships
American Water Resources Association has scholarships for students
Water Environment Federation has a Operator Scholarship
American Water Works Association has a scholarship for Treatment Operators
National Association for Environmental Professionals has a sudent scholarship
Volunteer for Outdoor Colorado offers scholarships
Association for Women in Science offers scholarships to women studying science. Apply here!
Stantec is offering equity and diversity scholarships. Learn more about the scholarship.
Red Rocks Community College has scholarships through the Foundation Office. Apply for the Scholarships!
Watermark has a Women's Scholars Scholarship program. Learn more about it.
Brown and Caldwell has a series of scholarships to increase diversity in the water industry
Training Units
Every class in the WQM departent comes with training units so working professionals can keep their credentials current or apply the TUs towards new credentials. To find out the number of training units and the categories they are in, click here WQM Courses and Training Units.
Credit for Prior Learning
Students can receive academic credit for workplace experience.
Click here for information about Prior Learning Assessments
Questions?
Contact us at: rrcc.wqm@rrcc.edu
About Red Rocks Community College: We are a two-year college with two beautiful campuses located in Lakewood and Arvada. With the help of our supportive learning community of faculty and staff, we offer flexible online, weekend, self-paced, accelerated and traditional classes that transfer easily to any four-year college in Colorado. RRCC is a community college that provides degrees and certificates for new or returning students, and concurrent enrollment for high school students since 1969.
