Water Studies Minor

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The Water Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary field of study that provides a holistic, highly interactive program. The curriculum is designed to facilitate water studies education to students from a wide range of co-curricular programs. At least 9 credits of water studies courses in the minor must be completed in residency at MSU Denver. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each course required for the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses

GEG 1910 - Global Water Concerns Credits: 3
OR
ENV 3400 - Water Resources Credits: 3
MGT 3250 - Colorado Water Law and Water Rights Administration Credits: 3 (Crosslisted: ENV 3250)
OR
ENV 4410 - Water Law Credits: 3
CAS 3200 - Water Conflict: Applied Leadership Communication Credits: 3
OR
JRN 3570 - Covering the Environment Credits: 3
Approved Internship*
Subtotal: 12 credits

Elective Courses

A minimum of 6 additional semester hours of approved electives is required.*

Subtotal: 6 credits

Total for the Water Studies Minor: 18 credits

*Internship course and elective courses will be selected in consultation with an advisor in the One World One Water Center.