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x remove Water Resource Policy, M.S.
Credits Required
33
Format
Hybrid
Location

Classes for this major are a combination of online and in-seat at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the Annis Water Resources Institute.

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Coursework

The program is a combination of coursework and an internship. Coursework reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of water resource issues and includes courses from Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), biology, resource management, and public administration. The degree requires a minimum of 33 credits.

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Career Options

Careers in water resource policy include job titles such as:

  • Policy advisor
  • Water management specialist
  • Environmental policy analyst
  • Health policy director
  • Water quality specialist
  • Water resources commissioner
  • Watershed specialist
  • Environmental scientist
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Water Resource Policy at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the field.

  • Biology
  • Clinical trials
  • Clinical research
  • Data analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Research
  • Environmental science
  • Public administration

 

Source: EMSI, 2021

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