Central Wyoming College has two new Associate of Applied Science degree programs
in Environment, Health and Safety, one focusing on the
environment and the other on
health and safety.
Environment, Health and Safety - Environmental Technician
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Environment, Health and Safety is
designed for students interested in the environmental, safety, technical and
compliance fields within the energy industry.
The general education requirements are designed to encourage students
to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication and
technology skills. The program requirements of the Environmental
Technician provide students with a general understanding of biology, chemistry,
geology and ecology related to the environment and the energy industry in
addition to state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Students will also develop skills in testing, mapping, safety and compliance.
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Environment Technician
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Writing Level I (WR1)
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3
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American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)
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3
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MATH/APPM/LSCI
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(In program)
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ARTS/DIV/HUM/ORAL/SOC/WR2/IT
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(In program)
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UNST/PEAC/WELL
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1
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Program Requirements
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BIOL
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1020
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Life Science (LSCI)
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4
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BIOL
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1080
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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3
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CHEM
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1000
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Introduction to Chemistry (LSCI)
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4
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CMAP
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1680
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Microcomputer Applications (IT)
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3
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CPED
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1000
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Cooperative Work Experience
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3
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EHS
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1500
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Construction & General Industry Safety
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3
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EHS
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2500
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Environmental Compliance Technology
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3
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| ENGL |
2010
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Technical Writing
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3 |
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ENR
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2010
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Environmental Law
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4
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ENR
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2020
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Soils in the Environment
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3
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ENR
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2030
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Environmental Toxicology
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3
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ENR
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2050
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Environmental Field Methods
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3
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G&R
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1080
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Introduction to Mapping/GIS/GPS
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3
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GEOL
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1470
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Environmental Geology
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4
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MATH
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1000
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Problem Solving (MATH)
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3
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MGT
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2130
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Human Relations (ORAL)
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3
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REWM
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1300
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Introduction to Water Resources
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3
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REWM
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2012
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Introduction to State & Federal Agencies
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3
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Total
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65
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Environment, Health and Safety – Health and Safety Technician
The Associate of Applied Science degrees in Environment, Health & Safety are designed for students interested in the environmental, safety, technical and compliance fields within the Energy Industry.
The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication and technology skills. The program requirements for the Health & Safety Technician provide students with a basic understanding of biology and chemistry related to the environment and the energy industry in addition to state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Students will also develop skills in worksite safety, incident prevention, incident investigation, management and training.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
| General Education Requirements |
Credits
|
| Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) |
3 |
| MATH/APPM/LSCI |
(In program) |
| ARTS/DIV/HUM/ORAL/SOC/WR2/IT |
(In program) |
| UNST/PEAC/WELL |
1 |
| Program Requirements |
| BIOL |
1020 |
Life Science (LSCI) |
4 |
| BIOL |
1080 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
3 |
| CHEM |
1000 |
Introduction to Chemistry (LSCI) |
4 |
| CMAP |
1680 |
Microcomputer Applications (IT) |
3 |
| CPED |
1000 |
Cooperative Work Experience |
3 |
| EHS |
1500 |
General Industry Safety |
3 |
| EHS |
1520 |
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response |
3 |
| EHS |
1550 |
Trenching, Excavation, and Confined Space Safety |
2 |
| EHS |
1650 |
Defensive Driving |
0.5 |
| EHS |
1700 |
Incident Prevention & Investigation |
2.5 |
| EHS |
1750 |
Process Safety Management |
1 |
ENGL
|
2010
|
Technical Writing
|
3 |
| ENR |
2010 |
Environmental Law |
4 |
| FIRE |
2530 |
Hazardous Matierals
|
3 |
| HLED |
2010 |
Wilderness First Responder |
4 |
| ITEC |
1000 |
Training Presentation Techniques |
1 |
| MATH |
1000 |
Problem Solving (MATH) |
3 |
| MGT |
1200 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
| MGT |
2130 |
Human Relations (ORAL) |
3 |
| REWM |
2012 |
Introduction to State & Federal Agencies |
3 |
| SPAN |
1000 |
Command Spanish |
1 |
| Total |
64 |