The Environmental Safety and Health program has been permanently closed to all entering students including those wishing to declare the major for fall 2011. Current majors should contact the School of Math Science & Engineering for more information about completing the program.

Max Salazar Hall - Main Campus
Room 563 - 5th Floor
Phone: (505) 224-3561

School of Math, Science and Engineering

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program information is available from the School of Math, Science and Engineering Office at (505) 224-3561 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.

cnm.edu/depts/mse/

Program Description

This program presents water supply and distribution systems and wastewater treatment system operations. It also exposes the student to the management and protection of water resources. Students will learn equipment and instrumentation necessary to monitor water and wastewater quality, NPDES Discharge Permits and associated Clean Water Act Protocols.

Career and Educational Opportunities

This program prepares a student for entry level water technician positions. A water technician ensures the quality of water consumed and used by the public through monitoring it at a water treatment plant and may be in charge of the equipment maintenance at the plant. The job entails using various tools, computerized systems and gauges to test the water for contaminants and inconsistencies. 

Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On  section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.

Program Proficiencies

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• English 2 Proficiency 
• Math 2 Proficiency 
• Reading 2 Proficiency 

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement scores  or specific course work.