Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
This
degree is designed to give students a thorough and comprehensive knowledge
of water science and hydrology and training in methods of research.
Each student must have a chair before they can be accepted into the
program. Students will work with their chair and the advisory committee
to develop a course of study satisfying the curriculum. Students who
have not taken graduate courses in statistics and research methods
will be required to take one research methods and two statistics courses
from the designated list.
Required Water Courses (9 hours)
WMHS 601 Applications and Problems in Hydrological Science
WMHS 602 Contemporary Issues in Water Resources
WMHS 681 Seminar—Up to 3 credit hours of seminar courses
Required Research Methods and Statistics Courses (9 hours)
Courses from designated list
Designated
Water Electives (22-25 hours)
Courses from the designated list
Free
Electives (3-6 hours)
Research
Hours (21-28 hours)
64
Total Hours Required for Degree if student enters with a master's
degree