Overview
Environmental issues affect our health and our communities, as well as the sustainability of future generations and the earth itself. Environmental concerns directly affect the operations of all types of industries, including parks and forest services, transportation, chemical facilities, defense and energy, construction, and, of course, environmental services.
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering Technology program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are prepared to enter positions in a wide range of industries, environmental restoration sites, government agencies, laboratories, consulting firms, and conservation districts.
Most curriculum courses, not including cooperative education courses, meet Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requirements for license renewal (as a U.S. EPA External Provider). Additionally, the program offers Aquatic Animal Life Support Operator (AALSO) certifications.
Related Programs
Environmental Engineering Technology—Water and Wastewater Major (EVTW)Environmental Engineering Technology—Stormwater Management Major (EVTS)Environmental Safety and Security Certificate (EVTSC)Chemical Technology (CMT)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Advisor
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Collect and analyze soil and water samples
- Conduct laboratory tests
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Perform air sampling and monitoring
- Perform field studies and site assessments
- Treat and minimize waste
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Air Sampling & Monitoring Technician
- Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Environmental Health & Safety Technician
- Field Sampling Technician
- Hazardous Waste Technician
- Laboratory Manager
- Park Naturalist
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of environmental engineering technicians is projected to grow 6 percent through 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment in this occupation is typically tied to projects created by environmental engineers. Over the next ten years, state and local governments are expected to focus their efforts and resources on efficient water use and wastewater treatment, leading to increased demand for environmental engineering technicians. This job market is influenced by environmental legislation; when laws are passed, industry must respond.
$49,000 to $59,000 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Advisor
Curriculum
Effective 2025-2026 academic year
Environmental Engineering Technology (EVT)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVT 105 | Environmental Sampling ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| CHE XXX Chemistry Elective (B) | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective 1 (G) | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EVS 110 | Environmental Science: Conservation and Cleanup ( G) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| EVT 170 | Water and Wastewater Treatment and Analysis ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EVT 140 | Environmental Regulations and Permits ( T) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| EVT 160 | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective 2 (B) | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| EVT 150 | Environmental Chemistry ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| XXX XXX Cooperative Education Elective (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| EVT 240 | Fluid Mechanics ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EVS 120 | Environmental Geology ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| EVT 220 | Air Pollution Control ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| EVT 230 | Treatment Technologies ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| EVT 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Environmental Engineering Technology ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| EVT 155 | Site Mapping and GIS ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Statistics Elective (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 50 | 116 | 66 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | Essentials for College Success | 1 |
| FYE 105 | Skills for College and Personal Success | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Intensive College Success Strategies | 3 |
| Chemistry Elective | ||
| CHE 110 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 121 & CHE 131 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Lab |
5 |
| Mathematics Electives | 8 | |
| Select one of the following series: | ||
| MAT 125 & MAT 126 |
Algebra and Trigonometry and Functions and Calculus |
8 |
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Or
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| MAT 151 & MAT 152 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
8 |
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Or
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| MAT 251 & MAT 252 |
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 |
10 |
| Cooperative Education Elective | 2 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| CIT 190 & EVT 191 |
Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies and Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Environmental Engineering Technology |
2 |
| EVT 191 & EVT 192 |
Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Environmental Engineering Technology and Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Environmental Engineering Technology |
2 |
| EVT 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Environmental Engineering Technology | 2 |
| Statistics Elective | ||
| EVT 180 | Environmental Statistics | 2 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective or Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any OT36 approved course from ART, MUS, THE, or any course from ASL, COMM (except COMM 110), CULT, ECO, FRN, GEO, HST, LBR, LIT, PHI, POL, PSY, REL, SOC, SPN | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | ||
| Any CET, CMT, EVS, EVT, LH, or other course approved by Program Chair | 2 | |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.