Earth and Spatial Sciences: Hydrology and Climate

Program Overview

This program prepares students to address climate change concerns and develop sustainable strategies for resource and energy development through the acquisition, analysis, and synthesis of hydrologic information. Students will develop skills in data analysis and presentation, and will be well-positioned for careers such as environmental consultant, hydrologist, geographer, and climate change scientist. The program is a suitable fit for students with an interest in physical earth sciences, environmental issues, and data analysis.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Climate change scientist
• Hydrologist
• Geographer
• Spatial Analyst
• Environmental consultant
• Risk assessment/compliance specialist
• Environmental planner
• Land management

Other:

• The program prepares students to address climate change concerns and develop sustainable strategies for resource and energy development.
• Students will gain skills in acquiring, analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting hydrologic information.
• The program is a good fit for students who enjoy science related to the physical earth, want to be part of the solution to climate change, like analyzing data, and want to develop sustainable strategies for resource and energy development.