Water Studies Certificate

General Certificate Requirements

Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared. 

• Requirements for Certificates  

Program Requirements

• This certificate program is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking students and also to non-degree-seeking students.
• At least 9 credits of water studies courses in the certificate must be completed in residency at MSU Denver, as well as 6 credit hours of electives. 
• A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each course required for the certificate. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
• Individuals interested in this certificate program should contact the One World One Water Center at 303-615-1199 to schedule an appointment for an advising session. For more information on the OWOW Center, visit msudenver.edu/owow.

Required Courses: 9 credits

• HIS 3426 - Colorado Water and the American West Credits: 3

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• JMP 3570 - Covering the Environment Credits: 3

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• GEG 1910 - Global Water Concerns Credits: 3

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• ENV 3400 - Water Resources Credits: 3

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• MGT 3250 - Colorado Water Law and Water Rights Administration Credits: 3 (Crosslisted: ENV 3250)

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• ENV 4410 - Water Law Credits: 3

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• ENV 4200 - Environmental Policy and Planning Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 6 credits

Students must select 6 semester hours of elective courses in consultation with staff of the One World One Water Center or with an advisor in their major department.

Summary of Requirements