Overview

Students begin Watershed Science from Colorado State University with a strong foundation in the physical and natural sciences before moving into upper-division courses that emphasize fieldwork, lab experience, and applied learning across earth science, ecology, and sustainability.

Students will demonstrate:

The Watershed Science Minor provides a background in core watershed science classes, including water resources, hydrology, and the watershed practicum field course. Open to all majors, the minor offers flexible, interdisciplinary coursework in hydrology, water resources, and watershed field methods.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates are equipped to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts in watershed science, including surface and subsurface hydrology and water quality.

Demonstrate understanding of land use effects on fresh water resources.

Develop skills in collection and analysis of meteorological, hydrological, and water quality data.

Develop skills in watershed problem analysis, including the use of watershed models.

Demonstrate strong critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills.

Continue on to careers in academia, business, and governmental organizations, or be well-prepared for graduate school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Watersheds

Land Use Hydrology and Water Quality

Watershed Measurements

Natural Resource Ecology and Measurements

Snow Hydrology and Seasonal Snow Environments

Watershed Problem Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management View 68 other Bachelors in Hydrology & Water Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A complete application file consists of the Common App, which you will submit online, and the supporting materials listed below. You can submit these items in any order, and we will review your application once we receive all the required items.

Application fee or waiver

Personal statement, AKA, essay

Transcript(s): If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the official transcript.

Immigration documents

English proficiency scores

Letter of recommendation

Test scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Out-of-State

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13774 USD / year

≈ 13774 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students will demonstrate:

Program Outcomes:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

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