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Associate in Applied Science - Water Science

Spokane Community College

USA,Washington

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,372/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Washington

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States

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Associate in Applied Science - Water Science

Program Overview

The Water Science program is designed to prepare students for employment in water resources, including water and wastewater operations, hydrology, and water quality for local, state and federal agencies, and private industry.

Learning Outcomes

Install, operate and maintain instruments used in stream gaging and discharge measurement.
Collect samples, complete field surveys, analyze, and report water quality parameters in the field and laboratory using standard chemical, biological, physical, and field survey techniques commonly utilized in water resource studies.
Collect, recognize and identify aquatic organisms from invertebrate insects to fish species, relating what is found to the habitat and aquatic ecosystem conditions.
Install, operate, and maintain instruments used in collecting hydro-meteorological measurements.
Set up monitoring plans and schedules to collect, measure, analyze and report ground water levels and water quality parameters.
Be familiar with restoration practices used to improve fish habitat and water quality, including techniques to stabilize slopes, recover degraded lakes and stream courses.
Utilize, interpret and analyze maps and aerial photographs in the characterization and management of water resources, including through the use of geographic information systems (GIS).
Operate a hand compass, level, global positioning systems (GPS) and electronic instruments in determining slopes, running traverses, locating ownership boundaries, and determining locations.
Work safely in a variety of adverse conditions and environments, including obtaining 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification according to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.
Have knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws that pertain to water and the aquatic environment including a good working knowledge of water rights laws.
Use the computer as a tool for solving water resources problems.
Record, report, analyze and store data gathered according to established protocol.
Write technical reports and give presentations.
Demonstrate human relationship skills and professional behavior needed for successful job performance.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

45 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,372 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Spokane Community College

CAD 0 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 - 5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
There is an increasing demand for technologists to assist professional personnel in the investigation, interpretation and analysis of data for proper monitoring and management of water resources. Potential employers for graduates are federal agencies such as the US Geological Survey, US Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation and US Natural Resources Conservation Service, State water resources agencies, health districts, county and municipal governments, semi-public agencies such as irrigation, drainage and water districts, private lumber and mining companies, and private consulting firms. POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: Hydrologic technician, environmental technician, water quality technician, water resources technician, fisheries technician, watershed technician, hydrographer, watermaster, water distribution technician, groundwater technician, water operator.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.