Program Overview

Water Policy (Certificate)

Overview

In response to the ever-growing public and professional interest in water policy governing critical resources, the University of Arizona established a Graduate Certificate in Water Policy - a thorough examination of how people use and manage water, and the social and political aspects of water issues in the Southwestern U.S., as well as nationally and globally. You will gain an interdisciplinary breadth of education, learning from leading-edge experts and researchers in diverse areas of study from physical geography to human-environment interactions. The flexible program is designed for both working professionals and full-time graduate students.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.