The online M.S. in Water Resource Policy and Management at East Central University is unique in that it gives equal attention to law and policy, water science and Native American challenges. You’ll learn how to address the complex challenges of water resource decisions and to develop solutions that are socially acceptable, politically and economically viable and environmentally sustainable.

Study where and when it’s best for you, and earn your degree in just a year.

Throughout the program, you’ll study:

• Policy research, analysis, and methodology
• Water law
• Environmental conflict management
• Native American law
• Tribal politics
• Native American water rights
• Environmental Toxicology
• Hydrogeology
• Watershed management
• Water quality and treatment

By graduation, you can educate policymakers on what the science of water policy actually means. You’ll conduct original research and contribute your knowledge to the field while working to integrate policy and science to affect change.

With your degree, you can step into roles at state and city organizations, nature conservatories, policy offices and the EPA in roles such as:

• Utility Manager
• City Manager
• Policy Analyst
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Technician