Environmental and Resource Man - Arizona State U

The Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Management (Water Management) equips students with the knowledge and skills to mitigate environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage water resources. The program offers a combination of core, concentration, and elective courses, culminating in a thesis, applied project, portfolio, or comprehensive exam. Graduates are prepared for careers in water and environmental agencies, industries, and sustainable development.

Program Outline

Environmental and Resource Management (Water Management), MS

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Management (Water Management) provides students with the necessary regulatory and technical knowledge to:

Mitigate the environmental impact of industrial sources of pollution
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Manage and preserve engineered and natural ecosystems
Municipal, state, federal, and tribal water and environmental agencies
Water providers to urban and agricultural users
Manufacturing and mining industries
Sustainable development

Outline:

Core Courses (6 credit hours):
ERM 502: Regulatory Framework for Toxic and Hazardous Substances (3 credits) or ERM 527: Environmental/Resources Regulations Concepts (3 credits)
ERM 503: Principles of Toxicology (3 credits) or ERM 506: Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (3 credits)
Concentration Courses (9 credit hours):
ERM 523: Soils and Groundwater Contamination (3 credits)
ERM 533: Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies (3 credits)
ERM 535: Water Law and Policy (3 credits)
Elective or Research Courses (9-15 credit hours):
Students choose a total of 9-15 credit hours of electives or research in consultation with their academic advisor.
The list of approved electives and research is available from the program's academic unit.
Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours):
Students choose one of the following culminating experiences:
Thesis:

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the chosen culminating experience:
Thesis: Evaluated through written thesis and oral defense
Applied Project: Evaluated through project submission and oral defense
Portfolio: Evaluated through portfolio submission
Written Comprehensive Exam: Evaluated through exam performance

Teaching:

Courses are delivered through a combination of:
Lectures
Discussions
Case studies
Guest speakers
Field trips (when applicable)
The program emphasizes active learning and student engagement.
Faculty members are experts in their respective fields and actively involved in research.

Careers:

Graduates can pursue careers such as:

Environmental Engineer
Water Resources Manager
Environmental Consultant
Regulatory Specialist
Water Quality Analyst
Project Manager
It is designed to be completed in 1-2 years of full-time study.
Part-time study options are also available.
The program is eligible for the STEM-OPT extension for international students on F-1 visas.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

EU Home Students:

Applicants must have earned a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics or a similar field.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program.
Applicants must submit official transcripts, a personal statement, professional resume, and two letters of recommendation.

International Overseas Students (Outside the EU):

Applicants must fulfill the same requirements as EU Home Students.
Additionally, applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
This can be demonstrated through:
A minimum TOEFL score of 80
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Completion of the Global Launch at ASU online program

Additional Notes:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may still be considered if they have demonstrated aptitude through professional experience or additional postbaccalaureate education.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application, but official transcripts must be submitted to ASU Graduate Admission Services if the applicant is admitted.

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