Certificate program awarded by colleges or departments

Online

MSU’s Institute of Water Research and Department of Resource Development offer four Internet-based courses leading to undergraduate or graduate course credit or a professional certificate in watershed concepts and management. Watershed management requires an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving and decision making. Engineering, biology, hydrology, and chemistry converge with law, policy, community development, and resource economics to create watershed approaches to resolve the challenges of resource management. This program focuses both on the science underlying water resource management and on the policy making, public relations, and program evaluation required to be an effective watershed management leader.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Watershed Management program site.

Students may be admitted for the fall (August), spring (January), or summer (May) semester.

Founded in 1961, the Institute of Water Research serves as a center for the dissemination of technical and non-technical information on water research through its extensive current documentation: a monthly newsletter, conferences, and the Inland Lakes Research and Study Center, a research and demonstration facility for lake management strategies. The Institute focuses on nontraditional education, outreach, and interdisciplinary studies utilizing advanced technology, and on partnerships with local, state, regional, and federal organizations and individuals.

Practicing professionals and governmental officials dealing with environmental issues and policy as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students in fields related to understanding the interface between scientific findings and public policy in the environmental field.

For information on admission to this program, contact Institute of Water Research and Resource Development or visit the Watershed Management site.

To apply for this program, contact Institute of Water Research and Resource Development or visit the program site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Jon Bartholic
Academic Coordinator, Watershed Management
Institute of Water Research
Michigan State University
115 Manly Miles Building
East Lansing, MI 48823-5243
Phone: (517) 353-9785
Fax: (517) 353-1812
Email: bartholi@msu.edu