Water Resources Science & Technology

Suggested Schedule of Coursework for M.S. Degree in WateRST

This page provides a semester-by-semester coursework schedule in order for students to fulfill the requirements to graduate with a Master of Science degree in Water Resources Science and Technology.

Notes:

• The sample schedule is designed for a two-year study plan. Students should discuss with their academic advisor and set their own scheduling plan.
• Courses may not be offered every semester. Please check the course listing. 

Year 1, Fall Semester Schedule

Year 1, Fall Semester
Core Courses	WATR 5111: Water Resources Science and Technology Graduate Seminar	1
	WATR 5314: Pollutants in Environmental Systems	3
	WATR 5315: Advanced Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Recycling Systems	3
Electives	WATR 5350: Groundwater Management and Field Investigations	3
	WATR 5360: Water Resource Sustainable Use and Conservation Policy and Practice	3
	WATR 5370: US-Mexico Borderlands and Interjurisdictional Water Issues and Policies	3
	Semester SCH	7 (Req'd) + at least 3 (Elect.)

Year 1, Spring Semester Schedule

Year 1, Spring Semester
Core Courses	WATR 5320: Statistical Methods in Research	3
Electives	WATR 5214: Nexus of Water, Energy, and Food	2
	WATR 5325: Natural and Constructed Green Systems for Wastewater Management	3
	WATR 5335: Desalination Processes and Emerging Technologies	3
	Semester SCH	3 (Req'd) + at least 5 (Elect.)

Year 2, Fall Semester Schedule

Year 2, Fall Semester
Core Courses	WATR 5312: Desalination Processes and Emerging Technologies	3
	WATR 5305: Research Project (Professional Track) or WATR 5306-1: Thesis proposal (Research Track)	3
Electives	WATR 5345: Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources	3
	WATR 5322: Wastewater Treatment for Direct and Indirect Uses	3
	WATR 5355: Institutions and Their Role in Water Resources Management	3
	Semester SCH	6 (Req'd) + at least 3 (Elect.)

Year 2, Spring Semester Schedule

Year 2, Spring Semester
Core Courses	WATR 5306-2: Thesis Completion (Research Track)	3
Electives	WATR 5365: Water Policy Institution Internship	3
	Semester SCH	3 (Req'd) + at least 3 (Elect.)