Environmental Engineering Technology
Overview
Environmental engineering technology programs prepare people to help engineers who work to design pollution control systems.Environmental engineering technology programs include topics such as:
- Environmental safety principles
- Testing and sampling procedure
- Laboratory techniques
- Instrument calibration
- Safety and protection procedures
- Report writing
Schools
Many community colleges and technical schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in environmental engineering technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program at a community college usually takes two years of full-time study to complete.
Several colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering technology. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
A few universities offer graduate degrees in environmental engineering technology. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Chemical Technology
- Chemistry
- Computational Mathematics
- Drafting and Design Technology
- Energy Management and Systems Technology
- Engineering Technology, General
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
- Mathematics
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Mining Technology
- Nuclear Technology
- Petroleum Technology
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Electronics Engineering Technologists
- Engineering Technicians
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
- Science Technicians
- Water Treatment Plant Operators
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
- Trigonometry
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
An associate degree program in this field typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Air Pollution Control
- Basic Fluid Mechanics
- Chemistry
- Computer Applications in Engineering Technology
- English Composition
- Environmental Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Sampling and Analysis
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Environmental Waste Management
- General Biology
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- Physics for Engineering
- Pre-Calculus
- Solid Waste Management
- Statistics
- Water Management Technology
A bachelor's degree program typically includes the courses listed above, plus the following:
- Engineering Economy
- Engineering Geology
- Environmental Modeling
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
Things to Know
Many jobs in this field require a lot of writing and clear communication. Taking writing and speaking courses will develop your communication skills.
With a bachelor's degree in an engineering technology, you may be able to work either as an engineer or as a technologist. Your options depend on what state you live in and whether your state requires a license.
If you want a license, you usually need a bachelor's degree from an engineering technology program recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. You also need several years of work experience and must pass an exam.
Certifications are also available from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
Cascadia College
- Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Practices
Tacoma Area
Clover Park Technical College
- Environmental Sciences & Technology