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Freshwater stands as our most vital natural asset, yet growing consumption and finite availability endanger aquatic environments, posing escalating challenges of water shortages and declining purity for communities worldwide.
Through the freshwater science and sustainability curriculum, you'll collaborate with peers addressing pressing ecological preservation issues across local, national, and international scales. The program combines foundational scientific training with specialized coursework tailored to your professional aspirations—be it wildlife conservation, aquatic ecosystem studies, natural resource administration, hydrology, community health initiatives, environmental journalism, legislative development, legal frameworks, or related disciplines. You'll join a network of professionals committed to responsible management of this indispensable resource.
A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school/secondary school (or earned equivalent).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48
Michigan English Test (MET): 48
Application deadlines:
Fall: June 15; Spring: October 15