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Overview
Watershed management plays a crucial role in protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems, preventing water pollution, decreasing flood risk, and minimizing other human and environmental health impacts related to polluted runoff.
What you will learn
The online certificate program in Urban Watershed Management at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help prepare you for careers with local, state, and federal government; industry; consulting; and nongovernmental organizations implementing watershed and stormwater management programs.
You’ll learn about geospatial analyses and the biophysical and social impacts of human activities on watersheds. The program offers you an opportunity to practice collaborative and community-based approaches to reducing stormwater impacts to watersheds. Activities emphasize how to effectively manage watersheds to reduce the impact of land development, industrial processes, and everyday human activities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environment and Ecosystems Principles
- Environmental Regulations and Policy
- Geographic Information Systems
- Environmental Technology
- Urban Watersheds
- Pollution Prevention Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
18 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Maryland City, United States
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management View 5 other Short Courses in Hydrology & Water Management in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 95
TOEFL® IBT OR
71
IELTS 6
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Documentation of Secondary Education (High School Graduation)
- Provide official transcripts showing completion of the U.S. General Education Development, known as the GED, exam with a passing score
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8982 USD / year≈ 8982 USD / year - Out-of-State8982 USD / year≈ 8982 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State6066 USD / year≈ 6066 USD / year
Additional Details
- $250 per credit (military)
Funding
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