Water Science and Management, B.S.

Program Overview

Water Science and Management, B.S.

Program Description

Prepare to use science to better manage our world’s critical water resources with a degree in water science and management. In this program, you’ll develop strong expertise in managing water in agricultural, domestic and wildland environments. You’ll learn to use this science-based knowledge to help industries grow food, manage forests and raise cattle. The program also includes courses in math and GIS-based mapping, as well as hands-on field research experiences.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Are strong in science
• Have an interest in agriculture
• Are involved in 4-H, FFA or other agriculture-related activities
• Enjoy working in the outdoors
• Want to help others practice sustainable farming

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Quantitative hydrologist
• Irrigation technician
• Precision agriculture technician
• Watershed management technicians
• Consultant

Program Location

Moscow

Program Availability

Available On-Campus

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Program Outline

Careers:

• Quantitative hydrologist
• Irrigation technician
• Precision agriculture technician
• Watershed management technicians
• Consultant

Other:

• The program prepares students to use science to better manage the world's critical water resources.
• Students will develop strong expertise in managing water in agricultural, domestic, and wildland environments.
• The program includes courses in math and GIS-based mapping, as well as hands-on field research experiences.
• Graduates will be prepared to fill the growing demand for water professionals in the agricultural industry, research facilities, and state and federal agencies.