Water Resources and Environmental Science Technology

Learn how to protect one of our most important natural resources. Our program is designed to give you real-world experience and hands-on training into the management of water, wastewater, and industrial wastewater treatment with an emphasis on federal, state, county, and city regulations affecting water quality.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Environmental Science and Water Resources Technologies

Environmental Science Technology
Water and Wastewater Treatment

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Dive Into a Career in Water Technology

GateWay Community College is the only college in Arizona offering specialized degrees and certificates in water and wastewater treatment and water resources technologies.

As a GateWay student in this field, you can begin your bachelor’s degree journey at a significant savings. Through partnerships with Arizona’s state universities, many of the credits you earn at GateWay transfer seamlessly, providing a cost-effective pathway to further education.

Work with an academic advisor to explore course requirements and develop a personalized plan to transfer your credits to one of our partner universities.

Program Locations

Washington Campus
Surprise-GateWay Training Facility

Program Cost Estimates*

Associate in Applied Science in Environmental Science and Water Resources Technologies: $6,895
Certificate of Completion in Water and Wastewater Treatment: $2,781
Certificate of Completion in Environmental Science Technology: $2,781

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Water Resources Information Packet

Program Contacts

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Dr. Craig Urbanski

Division Chair, Industrial Technology
Craig.Urbanski@gatewaycc.edu
Phone: (602) 286-8616

Title

Roman Diaz

Faculty & Program Director, Environmental Science and Water Resources Technology
roman.diaz@gatewaycc.edu
Phone: (602) 286-8659

Additional Information

Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.

GateWay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Why should you choose an accredited school?

Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.

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*Please note that these are only estimates and do not include books. These estimates may change based on increases to tuition, course fees and book costs. Estimates are based on tuition rates for in-county students. Additional fees may apply.