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Water Resources

Master of Science (M.S.)

Interdisciplinary

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Earn Your Master’s Degree in Water Resources at UW

If you’re passionate about water resources, consider adding on UW’s innovative, interdisciplinary master’s degree in water resources.

As a UW student, you’ll learn from leaders in various fields — including hydrology, environmental law and geochemistry — and complete exciting water research projects. So that when you graduate, you’re ready to make a difference in your chosen career path.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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 Resourcs Careers

Here are some of the job titles our water resources graduates have held:

  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Senior Water Resources Technologist
  • Surface Water Engineer
  • Planning Manager - Water Rights
  • Aquatic Ecologist

 

 

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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
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Water Resources Master’s Degree Program Highlights

UW’s water resources master’s degree prepares students for a variety of careers in research, water engineering and resource management. However, there are many things our students enjoy about the program before graduation. If you join the water resources program, here are a few things to expect.

 

Student Organizations

The University of Wyoming has many thriving student organizations. The water resources program is no exception. Many water resources students participate in GUSH (Graduate and Undergraduate Students in Hydrology) — a campus-wide student group that connects students interested in hydrology and water resources.

Experiential Learning

Throughout their education, water resources students get access to hands-on learning opportunities. These opportunities include field work, lab work and computational research experiences.

 

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