Freshwater Sciences: Dual Degree

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Through vnsr威尼斯城官网登入’s freshwater sciences dual-degree program with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), you’ll learn how to protect one of our planet’s most precious resources. Freshwater scientists are critically needed to find innovative solutions to the many threats facing our freshwater systems, 比如气候变化, 外来入侵物种, pollution and increased water demands due to population growth.

There’s no better place to start your freshwater sciences career than here on the “fresh coast” of Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. This dual-degree program saves you time and money by combining just three years of undergraduate studies at vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 with a two-year master’s degree in freshwater sciences and technology at UWM, 这个领域的先驱.

Whether you want to lead cutting-edge research or develop policy to ensure safe, 人人享有健康饮用水, you’ll be prepared to make a difference in this exciting and growing field.

阿尔维诺差异

在vnsr威尼斯城官网登入, you’ll build a strong foundation in science and research in an empowering, 支持环境. 我们国际知名的, abilities-based curriculum will develop your critical thinking, 解决问题, leadership and communication — skills that will help you in graduate school and prepare you to tackle the water challenges facing the planet today.

Our instructors will nurture your growth as a scientist. You’ll practice hands-on science in a variety of ways, whether you conduct research in vnsr威尼斯城官网登入’s new greenhouse and state-of-the-art aquaponics facility or study the impact of stormwater runoff on the area’s natural waterways.

The dual-degree program offers seminars, 个性化的建议, peer support and other resources to help prepare you 为 your graduate studies and beyond. You’ll gain valuable networking connections by attending regular seminars at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences and are encouraged to attend local meetings of Women in Science and Engineering, Wisconsin Women Environmental Professionals and Environmental Science Exchange. You can also join one of vnsr威尼斯城官网登入’s many student organizations, including Pre-Professional Women of vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 or Team Green, the campus environmental organization.

课程

You’ll begin your major courses during your first semester, as well as your general education requirements. In the environmental science major, 你将学习数学, 化学, 地球科学, geographical in为mation systems and environmental geology. In the integrated natural sciences major, you’ll combine biology, 化学 and math courses. In your third year of studies, you can apply to UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences.

领域的教育

Although dual-degree students are not required to complete an internship while at vnsr威尼斯城官网登入, the professional track of the graduate degree requires an internship, and the thesis track requires a substantial amount of independent research. As a global hub 为 freshwater research and innovation, Milwaukee offers many internship options, including the Water 技术 Accelerator at the Global Water Center, 河滨自然中心, 城市生态中心, Alliance 为 the Great Lakes, Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, 密尔沃基护河者, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other environmental organizations.

职业发展机会

Most students will go on to graduate school at UWM. Freshwater graduates have been hired by such employers as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Alliance 为 the Great Lakes, GE Water and Process Technologies, 威立雅北美公司. If you decide to go straight into the work为ce after vnsr威尼斯城官网登入, you will be ready 为 careers in environmental consulting, 政府规管工作, environmental justice advocacy at nonprofit organizations, corporate sustainability programs, 研究科学及其他.

入学要求

Your first step is to apply 为 admission to vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 by completing the free application at myhitech.net/apply. You should mark your intended major as environmental science/ freshwater sciences or integrated natural sciences/freshwater sciences.

在vnsr威尼斯城官网登入, you’ll receive dual advising. You’ll be immediately paired with a faculty advisor who will help you stay on your accelerated track and get you plugged into freshwater sciences activities, as well as a professional academic advisor who will help you register 为 classes and provide additional support.