Program Overview

Program Overview

The Community Engagement in River and Watershed Systems, Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide training for STEM graduate students in community-engaged research and scholarship related to rivers, watersheds, and communities.

Degree Description

This certificate program aims to transform graduate training from an “outreach-” oriented model to an “engagement-” oriented one, building on the extension model. It is intended for MS and PhD students in related physical, biological, and social sciences, and engineering, across all schools and colleges that may find the certificate valuable. Students earn the Certificate via a combination of coursework and project-based work that includes an immersive, real-world project experience and the development and execution of community-engaged scholarship.

Admission Requirements

Current WSU Master’s and PhD students are eligible to pursue the Certificate during any phase of their training, although it is recommended that Master’s students be in the first year of their program.

Program Details

• The program is available on the following campuses:
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities
  • Vancouver
• International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program.
• The program is designed for STEM graduate students in related fields, including physical, biological, and social sciences, and engineering.
• Students in the program will engage in community-engaged research and scholarship related to rivers, watersheds, and communities.
• The program includes a combination of coursework and project-based work, including an immersive, real-world project experience and the development and execution of community-engaged scholarship.

Student Information

• The number of graduate students in the program is 3.
• Priority deadlines are available for the program, although specific dates are not provided.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to be completed through a combination of coursework and project-based work.
• The project-based work includes an immersive, real-world project experience and the development and execution of community-engaged scholarship.

Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with training in community-engaged research and scholarship related to rivers, watersheds, and communities. Although specific student learning outcomes are not provided, the program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage in community-engaged research and scholarship.