2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 13, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Water/Wastewater Treatment: Water Treatment, AAS


CODE: WWTWAT-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 60     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN AAS Water/Wastewater Treatment: Water Treatment 


SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies​ 

DESCRIPTION
This program prepares students for a career in water and/or wastewater treatment maintenance. Students learn to maintain and operate machinery and equipment used in facilities for the treatment of water supplies in urban areas and/or for wastewater treatment that is released back into the environment. Academic skills emphasizing math, science and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet challenges common in the workplace.

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?

  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Describe the fundamentals of water and/or wastewater treatment.
  2. Identify the laws and regulations that apply to water and/or wastewater treatment.
  3. Differentiate the various treatment methodologies and technologies applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment.
  4. Explain pump operation and maintenance for water and/or wastewater treatment operation.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 22


300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (3 Credits)


Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 38


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.