Overview
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability investigates the intricate physical, chemical, human, and biological interactions driving ecosystems. We help develop leaders in ecosystem, watershed, and sustainability sciences: a new generation of practitioners able to address complex, integrated social-ecological problems, in collaborative partnerships with researchers, resource users and decision-makers.
Master of Science (MS) in Watershed Science
Areas of Study
- Biogeochemistry
- Erosion and sedimentation
- Geographic information systems and spatial analysis
- Hydrologic modeling
- Land use hydrology
- Physical hydrology
- Remote sensing
- Snow and alpine hydrology
- Water quality
- Water resource planning
- Watershed analysis and cumulative watershed effects
- Watershed hydrology
- Watershed management
- Watershed modeling
Next Steps
- Contact your department representative or request more program information.
- Check out department requirements and resources from your department’s website.
- When you’re ready to take the leap, start your application.
Requirements
Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog. Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.
Student Employment
Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.
Financial Aid
- Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid website.
- Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.