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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Area of study
Engineering | Environmental Studies
Minor
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | Water Resources Engineering | Water Resource Management | Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This doctoral minor in Water Resources Management prepares students to manage water resources sustainably, integrating biological and physical sciences, engineering, law, and social sciences. Students gain breadth in planning and management areas while specializing in a chosen field. The minor requires 11-12 credits, including core courses and electives in WRM curriculum categories.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program Content:
- Prepares students to manage water resources, meeting increasing human demand while ensuring future availability and quality.
- Integrates biological and physical sciences, engineering, law, and social sciences.
- Students gain breadth in relevant planning and management areas while developing depth in an area specialty.
- Program Structure:
- Doctoral minor program open to students enrolled in any doctoral program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Requires 11-12 credits, including:
- ENVIR ST/CIV ENGR/URB R PL 718
- Individual Modules: Not applicable.
Assessment:
- Students must achieve a B or better in all courses used for the minor.
- Graduates prepared for careers in water resources management, addressing societal challenges related to water availability and quality.
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