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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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