Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Environmental Engineering- Waste & Water Technology
Program Code: 105062 This associate degree program is designed to meet the need for environmental engineering technicians in Northeast Wisconsin. As a program grad, you’ re equipped with skills to analyze and test water, wastewater, air, and solid waste to ensure environmental protection and compliance while maintaining community health and safety. Typical careers include environmental engineering technician, water and waste water treatment plant and system operator, water resource specialist, environmental lab technician, environment compliance officer, water quality sampler, quality control inspector, and recycling coordinator. Students have the option to be certified in 40 hour HAZWOPER WDNR Wastewater, Water, and / or Landfill Operator with completion of coursework and independent testing.
Ask your advisor about 2 + 2 transfer opportunities.
TOTAL CREDITS: 69 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 43,677 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Solar Energy Technology
Program Code: 104824
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Find the program description within the Architecture and Construction cluster, page 24, or the Energy cluster, page 41.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems
Program Code: 100903 As a graduate of the Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems associate degree program, you’ re ready for careers in sustainable gardening, field crop production, livestock operations as well as emerging areas like aquaponics. You will have the necessary knowledge to run your own successful food-related business and add value to your farm products or be qualified for employment in a variety of positions associated with sustainable agriculture, including commercial gardens, livestock operations, farmer support, and local food system efforts.
TOTAL CREDITS: 67
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 46,000 *
Landscape Horticulture
Program Code: 100014 Professionals are needed to design, install and maintain exceptional landscapes. As a Landscape Horticulture graduate, you can create pencil sketching of common landscaping ideas, design landscapes, build and install hardscapes and plants, write cost estimates for labor and materials, perform ground maintenance, safely operate landscape and construction equipment, and have a working knowledge of the safe use of pesticides. Plus you can propagate, grow, and sell all types of ornamental and greenhouse plants. You will hone your skills in NWTC’ s Landscape Horticulture Learning Center located right on the Green Bay Botanical Garden grounds, giving you the unique opportunity for hands-on learning on a 47-acre ornamental lab with display gardens and natural areas. NWTC’ s Landscape Horticulture program is the only accredited program in the state of Wisconsin that is located on a botanical garden.
TOTAL CREDITS: 69
All credits in the Landscape Installation( 610012) certificate apply toward this associate degree. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 27,038 *
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