Overview

The Lake and Reservoir Management Graduate Certificate from Portland State University will help you become more aware of the multiple dimensions of lake management, and prepare you to serve as a more effective liaison between the general public and the highly technical requirements and processes of agencies charged with protecting these resources.

With PSU's certificate, you'll also meet the academic requirements to be certified as a lake manager by the North American Lake Management Society.

Career opportunities:

PSU's certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management prepares you to land a job in the field working with government and natural resource agencies and watersheds. Students can pair the certificate with their majors in environmental science and management and geography, or use it as preparation for obtaining professional certification with the North American Lake Management Society.

You'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that are transferable to other careers, including problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills, leadership, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Limnology and Aquatic Ecology

Ecology of Streams and Rivers

Fish Ecology and Conservation

Watershed Hydrology

Fate and Transport of Toxics in the Environment

Marine Conservation and Management

GIS for Water Resources

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33 - 34

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Hydrology & Water Management Natural Resource Management View 66 other Bachelors in Hydrology & Water Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43420 USD / year

≈ 43420 USD / year
Out-of-State

43420 USD / year

≈ 43420 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16420 USD / year

≈ 16420 USD / year

Additional Details

Washington Border Discount (WBD)- $17,788/ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)- $23,260

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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