About the Master’s Program in Water Resources
The master’s program in water resources is a unique, interdisciplinary degree that combines the best of UW’s hydrology and water resources programming.
At UW, water resources students study hydrology, environmental law, geochemistry and so much more. In addition to rigorous coursework, students can expect exciting hands-on field work and involvement in student-run organizations.
The water resources M.S. is NOT a stand-alone degree, but can be added on to 10 different master's degrees from across campus, ranging from economics to soil science. Studying water resources is essential in many fields to ensure the sustainable management, protection and equitable distribution of this vital resource for current and future generations.
The master’s in water resources includes coursework from many different disciplines. Students take classes in hydrology, environmental law, economics, geochemistry and more. The result? Well-rounded graduates that are ready and equipped to create progress in water resources, regardless of career path.
Here are some other courses you might while studying water resources:
- Geohydrology
- Water Law and Policy
- Watershed Water Quality Management
- Limnology
What Can You Do With a Water Resources Master’s Degree?
Water resources graduates use their unique education to pursue fulfilling careers in engineering, ecology and project management, among others.
- Water Resources Engineer
- Project Manager
- Senior Water Resources Technologist
- Surface Water Engineer
- Planning Manager - Water Rights
- Aquatic Ecologist
Here are a few places our water resources grads are making an impact:
- Denver Water
- Chadwick Ecological Consultants
- RTI International
- Riverside Technology, inc.
- GDA Engineers
- AECOM
- Jacobs
UW’s water resources master’s degree prepares students for a variety of careers in research, water engineering and resource management.
