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Model MS degree in water resources planning

The US Army Corps of Engineers-IWR and the Universities Council on Water Resources developed a model curriculum for a masters degree in water resources planning for the Corps' new hires. The curriculum (30 semester hours) consists of 10 courses: eight cornerstone courses, an independent study course, and a capstone course with advanced planning practicum. Six universities now (2005) offer an MS degree consistent with this model curriculum.

1. Philosophy of Planning
2. Institutional Considerations in Water Resources Planning
3. Social Decision-Making
4. Ecology for Water Resources Planning
5. Engineering for Water Resources Planning
6. Economics for Water Resources Planning
7. Hydrology/Hydraulics/Climatology
8. Quantitative Methods for Water Resources Planning
9. Independent Study (*)
10. Capstone Course – Advanced Planning Practicum

References

1. "Development of a Curriculum for a Masters Degree Program in Water Resources Planning" A Discussion Paper Prepared for the AWRA/UCOWR 2001 Conference, Snowbird, UT, June 28, 2001, Prepared by a UCOWR Academic Advisory Committee established by the Army Corps of Engineers: Duane Baumann, Geography, SIU; Darrell Fontane, Engineering/Planning, CSU; Steve Gloss, Ecology/Biology, Univ. of Wyoming; Ray Huffaker, Law/Economics, WSU; Ari Michelsen, Economics, TAM; Leonard Shabman, Economics, VTU; And representatives from the Corps of Engineers: Larry Donovan, Mark Dunning, Russ Rangos. June 14, 2001 (Modified March 2002)