Water Education

MSU students conduct research, study abroad, and take advantages of the more than 200 academic programs MSU offers. Many of those academic programs allow students to focus on water; however, few of them have water in their name. To help students find programs related to water, we’ve listed departments, certificates, and specializations that offer water-related content. We also provide a list of water-related courses that are offered regularly.

Departments with Water Programs

Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, you have many options for earning a water-related degree at MSU. The departments listed all offer water-related courses and have faculty members actively engaged in water research.

Certificates and Specializations

MSU offers students the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills through minors, specializations, and certificates to prepare them for future careers. The programs listed are all related to water. Students should consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.

Water-related Courses

Download a pdf of regularly-offered undergraduate and graduate courses.

Please check the MSU Schedule of Courses and Course Descriptions for current information regarding course offerings, prerequisites, and course restrictions.