Program Overview

Water Science and Management - Master of Science

The Master of Science in Water Science and Management is designed primarily for students who wish to complement their primary discipline by obtaining scientific, technical, and managerial expertise in water. This degree can be earned with 27 credits of formal course work, plus 6 additional thesis research credits.

Course Requirements

The course requirements for the Master of Science in Water Science and Management include:

• Core Courses:
  • AEEC 575: Economics of Water Resource Management and Policy (3 credits)
  • RGSC 518: Watershed Methods and Management (3 credits)
  • or SOIL 456: Irrigation and Drainage (3-4 credits)
• Select one from the following:
  • A ST 505: Statistical Inference I (4 credits)
  • C E 582: Statistical Hydrology (3 credits)
  • GEOG 585: Advanced Spatial Analysis (3 credits)
• Select one from the following Seminar Courses:
  • WSAM 605: Arid Land Water Resources (3 credits)
  • WSAM 610: Water and Sustainable Economic Development (3 credits)
  • GEOG 501: Research Design and History of Geographic Thought (3 credits)
• Electives (in consultation with the student's committee) (3 credits)
• Thesis:
  • WSAM 599: Masters Thesis (6 credits)
• Total Credits: 21-22

Concentrations

The Master of Science in Water Science and Management has five available concentrations:

• Agricultural Water Resources
• Water Economics and Policy
• Water Informatics
• Water Quality and Treatment
• Watersheds and Aquatic/Riparian Wetlands

Doctoral Degree

The Water Science and Management program also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with concentrations in:

• Agricultural Water Resources
• Water Economics and Policy
• Water Informatics
• Water Quality and Treatment
• Watersheds and Aquatic/Riparian Wetlands