Water, Society and Policy (MS)

Master of Science in Water, Society & Policy

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Environment & Sustainability
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Architecture, Planning & Development
• Agricultural Sciences

Minimum Credit Units1

32 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The M.S. in Water, Society and Policy gives an enhanced understanding of the principles of hydrology, social science, water management, and law and policy. This non-thesis program combines coursework in social science, policy and hydrology with professional development activities. You will study human and environmental processes as they affect water resources and watersheds and observe, monitor and model processes on local-to-global scales. At the culmination of your studies, you will complete a project or internship, produce a report and give a final presentation. Students from participating Western Regional Graduate Program states or territories may be eligible to pay in-state tuition.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

83.33%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.8328 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

20%

Enrollment % Female

80%

Enrollment % International

20%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

40%