Water Resources Science M.S.
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UMD-Academic Affairs (DCAA)MIM - Multi-Institution Master
Career
Graduate
Program Type
Master's
Degree
MIM - Multi-Institution Master
Field of study
Math, Engineering, and Science
This program is delivered in the following method(s)
In-person/classroom
Primary delivery method
In-person/classroom
Does this program require summer terms?
No
Can 4xxx-level courses count toward this program?
Yes
Does this Master's have a Plan A option?
Yes
Minimum required Plan A coursework credits
22
Maximum required Plan A coursework credits
22
Required Plan A thesis credits
10
Plan A - Final examination
Oral examination only
Does this Master's have a Plan B option?
Yes
Minimum required Plan B coursework credits
30
Maximum required Plan B coursework credits
32
Final examination
Oral examination only
Is there a capstone project requirement?
Yes
Capstone project description
The Plan B project is defined by the faculty advisor, and can involve field, laboratory, or computer work and the analysis, synthesis, or interpretation of data. The Plan B option is well suited to students who have little undergraduate coursework in water resources science and thus need more coursework to gain the combination of depth and breadth needed in this field.
Can this degree be completed with a minor?
Yes
Is an academic content-focused sub-plan required for this program?
No
Does this program have a language requirement?
No