The importance and value of water cannot be understated. Students in the water: resources, policy, and management major are preparing to solve problems facing our global water system such as the development of efficient water systems for homes, ensuring a supply of clean drinking water, and managing the effects of climate change. You’ll graduate prepared to take an active role in finding new and better ways to conserve, use, and sustain vital water resources. Students majoring in water: resources, policy, and management are required to take core courses in areas such as watershed assessment, management, and policy; water quality; watershed hydrology; water resources and environmental issues, and physics. Students also complete courses in a number of water science specialization areas such as aquatic ecosystems, hydrology, water quality, and/or water treatment and public health, as well as courses in water law, planning, and economics; geospatial technology; water policy; and technical writing.
Career options
Environmental scientist or consultant
Hydrologist
Water conservation specialist
Water quality analyst
Water resources manager
Water supply manager
Esperado Agosto 2024
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Before you can be considered for freshman admission, you must complete:
3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)
additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average.
English Language Requirements:
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16; Computer-based test: at least 233; Paper-based test: at least 550. Application Deadline: Fall - January 15 (Regular Decision).
Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.