Online Masters program in Hydrology & Water Security

One global issue that will become more and more important in the coming decades is water security, defined as the "ability to obtain equitable access to water of appropriate quantity and quality for human well-being". In order to understand this important issue, of course, one must first study hydrology, the science of the earth's water cycle.  The growth in populations, movement to urban areas, rise in standards of living and the ever-present reality of climate change all combine to make this topic both challenging and fascinating.

Stream flow and water quality are key parameters in healthy ecosystems.

The hydrologic cycle depicts the stocks and flows of water on earth. 

The University of Oklahoma now offers an online Masters degree in "Hydrology & Water Security". This is a 32-credit hour program designed to be completed in 21 months while working full-time. Current students (over 130 enrolled) have a wide variety of backgrounds - from environmental scientists, water managers, farmers, and fish and wildlife specialists

all the way up to moms and dads working from home!

Climate change effects on water resources bear an impact
on nearly aspect of our lives.

This unique, interdisciplinary program offers a core curriculum and three track options - Water Management, Water Quantity, and Water Quality:

The Water Management specialization offers a practical degree for those working with water across multiple industries – and includes courses related to water's impact on business and society.

The Water Quantity specialization offers additional technical background interested in predicting water availability and movement at various scales.

The Water Quality track offers a quantitative degree in the fate and transport of water quality constituents as they move through the hydrologic cycle. This track is for those working in environmental quality, waste load allocation, water reuse, and geo-environmental/health impacts.

Dr. Jeff Basara teaches about climate extremes - flash droughts and flash flooding - as part of the core curriculum in the online HWS program at OU.

The University of Oklahoma draws upon its international expertise in meteorology and water resources by providing faculty who are well-established and renowned in their respective fields. 

For more information and to apply, visit the website:

ouhydrologyonline.com

 

Mountain snow melt is an important element of the water cycle
that is being altered by a changing climate.