Graduate Degrees

Watershed Sciences

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The Department of Watershed Sciences combines coursework and research in aquatic ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, and climate science into an integrative interdisciplinary aquatic sciences program. Our degree programs prepare students for careers in natural resources research and management. Our recent graduates have secured employment with federal and state agencies, universities, and private organizations.

Graduate Degrees

Ecology (MS, PhD)

The Ecology Center at USU has had a string of directors known nationally and worldwide as premier scientists in the field of ecology, and students graduating with a degree in ecology are able to make contacts with influential faculty that can help them as...

Master of Natural Resources (MNR)

The online Master of Natural Resources degree is designed to give natural resource professionals the skills to analyze complex natural resource issues and better communicate the results of their analyses.

Watershed Science (MS) (PhD)

Integrate physics, chemistry, and biology to understand watershed systems with hands-on field work and a plan of study based on your individual research interests

Graduate Certificates

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (PBC)

We are excited to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration. The purpose of the certificate is to provide training for graduate students wishing to gain depth in techniques and principles for restoration of riverine habitats a...

Geographic Information Science (GIS) (PBC)

Utah State University’s online Geographic Information Science (GIS) certificate is designed for graduate students or professionals wanting skills and experience applying industry standard GIS and remote sensing tools to natural resource issues.