The hydrologic sciences program is administered by the program director and faculty members with teaching and/or research interests in the areas of hydrology, hydrogeology, and water resources. The programs are structured to stimulate the graduate student's professional development by:

1. Providing appropriate channels for specialization
2. Broadening knowledge and competence through basic and applied concepts relative to the field(s) of choice.
3. Providing a learning and/or working climate conducive to subsequent professional careers in teaching, research, consulting and/or administration.

This interdisciplinary program is founded upon the dedication of many faculty from the CABNR, the College of Science, the Desert Research Institute (DRI), the College of Engineering, and the Mackay School of Mines. Program participants can pursue the master of science degree either with Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). The Ph.D. degree program is also available for qualified students who intend to pursue a career in teaching or research. Core courses are established by the voting hydrologic sciences faculty for both the M.S. and Ph. D. programs.

Residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming, who qualify under the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) regional graduate programs, may be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver. To be eligible, students must send a letter stating that they seek a university grant-in-0aid for the WICHE-approved program. The WICHE office from the student's home state also must send a letter to the hydrology/hydrogeology program office, certifying that the applicant is eligible for the WICHE regional graduate program.

Applications for the program are processed twice a year. For the fall semester, applications and letters of reference must be received by February 1st.. For the spring semester, applications and letters of reference must be received by September 1st..

Visit the program on the web at http://www.hydro.unr.edu/

Dr. John Warwick, Professor, Interim Program Director
Phone: (775) 673-7379
e-mail: John.Warwick@dri.edu
Office: Desert Research Institute, Reno
 
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, Nevada 89512

 

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