2024-2025 Undergraduate & 研究生目录
Master of Science in Water Resource Policy
Water Resource Policy
Water is a critical component for life. As the demand for water grows, issues and concerns related to water resources will become more acute. The availability of water resources over the long-term will be inherently linked to sound water resource policy. The Master of Science in Water Resource Policy will prepare individuals to take a leadership role in the development and implementation of future water resource policy. The program offers options for students with either STEM or non-STEM backgrounds.
The Master of Science in Water Resource Policy is a post-baccalaureate professional degree that will provide students with a unique skill set developed from a combination of multidisciplinary coursework and an internship. The program includes courses offered through the Annis Water 资源 Institute, 生物学, public administration, and natural resource management reflecting the cross-disciplinary nature of water resource issues. The curriculum is designed to serve students with a range of academic backgrounds including the sciences, public administration, 政治科学, 等. 除了, the program has been developed to serve both traditional graduate students and professionals working in the environmental field.
The Master of Science in Water Resource Policy requires a minimum of 33 credits. 学生 are required to maintain a 3.0的绩点.
Admission to the Master of Water Resource Policy
- A 500-word essay that articulates your educational and professional goals
- Three letters of reference
- Academic transcripts
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0(在4上).0 scale) overall and during the last 60 credits
- Complete an interview with faculty via telecommunication or a visit to campus.
程序的位置
课程 offered as part of the MWRP degree are offered at the Pew Campus DeVos Center in downtown Grand Rapids, 密歇根, and at the Allendale Campus Kindschi Hall in Allendale, 密歇根.
网站: http://www.伟谷州立Colleges.edu/wri/ms-water-resource-policy-120.htm
需求
Master of Science in Water Resource Policy
For students with non-STEM background.
Core 课程 (24 to 27 credits)
- 451年全国抵抗运动/NRM 551 - Natural Resource Policy (3 credits)
- PNH 520 - Foundations of Public Service (3 credits)
- PNH 611 - Research Methods (3 credits)
- PNH 616 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)
- WAT 545 - Theoretical Perspectives in Aquatic Science (3 credits)
- WAT 565 - Water Policy and Science (3 credits)
- WAT 691 - Internship (6 to 9 credits)
Master of Science in Water Resource Policy
For students with STEM background.
Core 课程 (21 to 24 credits)
- 451年全国抵抗运动/NRM 551 - Natural Resource Policy (3 credits)
- PNH 520 - Foundations of Public Service (3 credits)
- PNH 611 - Research Methods (3 credits)
- PNH 616 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)
- WAT 565 - Water Policy and Science (3 credits)
- WAT 691 - Internship (6 to 9 credits)
选修课
学生 with non-STEM background (6 to 9 credits)
学生 with STEM background (9 to 12 credits)
- BIO 530/WAT 530 - Aquatic Ecosystems and Processes (3 credits)
- WAT 651 - Emerging Issues in Water 资源 (2 credits)
- BIO 560 - Advanced 社区 Ecology (3 credits)
- BIO 570 - Landscape Ecology Theory and Application (3 credits)
- 576年全国抵抗运动 Aquatic Ecosystem Management/
- PNH 668 - Grant Writing (3 credits)
- PNH 614 - Organization Theory (3 credits)
- PNH 621 - Administrative and Regulatory Law (3 credits)
- PNH 641 - Economic and 社区 Development (3 credits)
- PNH 642 - Conflict Management (3 credits)
- PNH 671 - Building Sustainable Communities (3 credits)
Suggested Order of Coursework
Non-STEM Sample Sequence
第一年
秋天
- PNH 520 - Foundations of Public Service (3 credits)
- PNH 611 - Research Methods (3 credits)
- WAT 545 - Theoretical Perspectives in Aquatic Science (3 credits)
冬天
- PNH 616 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)
- NRM 551 - Natural Resource Policy (3 credits)
- WAT 565 - Water Policy and Science (3 credits)
第二年
秋天
- Elective course (3 credits)
- Elective course (3 credits)
- Elective course (3 credits)
冬天
- WAT 691 - Internship (6 to 9 credits)
- Elective course (3 credits)
STEM Sample Sequence
第一年
秋天
- PNH 520 - Foundations of Public Service (3 credits)
- PNH 611 - Research Methods (3 credits)
- WAT 545 - Theoretical Perspectives in Aquatic Science (3 credits)
冬天
- PNH 616 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)
- NRM 551 - Natural Resource Policy (3 credits)
- WAT 565 - Water Policy and Science (3 credits)
第二年
秋天
- Elective course (3 credits)
- Elective course (3 credits)
- Elective course (3 credits)
冬天
- WAT 691 - Internship (6 to 9 credits)
- Elective course (3 credits)