Master of Science - Hydrology (Non-thesis)

The department offers a program leading to the Master of Science (Non-Thesis option) degree with a major in hydrology. The faculty offers competence in hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, hydrometeorology, hydroclimatology, environmental hydrology, ground-water hydrology, surface-water hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, mathematical and statistical methods in hydrology (including stochastic and numerical modeling), water resources systems, and water resources policy.

This program is designed for students with interests in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the hydrologic cycle, as well as water resources systems, environmental studies, or water policy and the social sciences related to water resources. Students may concentrate in one or a combination of these fields but should acquire some proficiency in all aspects of hydrology and water resources. Master's Non-Thesis study programs are individually planned to meet each student's professional objectives. Students in the Non-Thesis option are required to complete a Master's Report (professional-level paper). (They are not required to complete a research-based Master's Thesis.)

Master of Science applicants need not have completed an undergraduate degree in hydrology and water resources; however, previous study in this field or a related field is beneficial. The programs have been designed to enable students who have completed fundamental undergraduate mathematics and science course work to enter directly. All Master of Science students are expected to acquire basic computer programming and coding skills, although these undergraduate units are not included in the Master's Plan of Study.