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Ready to solve complex challenges in freshwater resources? You’re in the right place.
Water impacts every aspect of life, and is a critical component of Earth’s ecosystems. Management of freshwater resources is an increasingly important challenge worldwide. The Watershed Science and Sustainability major capitalizes on CSU’s proximity to the Rocky Mountains, basins, and high plains to provide you with opportunities to learn water governance, sustainability, data science, and technical skills hands on, right here in Colorado. You’ll study water sources, how water moves across the land, and how different human activities affect our water resources.
Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
Format | On campus | |||
Part of | Warner College of Natural Resources | |||
Competitive major? | No | |||
Accelerated option? | No |
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Build a foundation in Watershed Science while developing skills in applied data science and statistical analysis that will inform sustainable ecological decision-making in water resources.
Explore the factors affecting water hydrology and land-use impacts, including snowpack and water quality, for comprehensive problem solving in the biological, chemical, and physical dimensions of water resources.
You’ll focus on policy analysis impacting water resource management with both human-centered and sustainable approaches that inform equitable allocation and access.
Graduating with the Watershed Science and Sustainability degree ensures you have the foundational and specialized knowledge and experience to address modern water issues with careers in state/federal service, municipal and utility water resource management, conservation, and environmental consulting.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Carmyn Ginnetti, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] or [email protected]
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