Certificate in Surface Water Science

The Surface Water Science Certificate is a specialized joint offering of UW-Stout and UW-Oshkosh. The certificate will exceptionally prepare students for work in freshwater careers or graduate school. Students will learn principles of surface water pollution, monitoring, and management in the contexts of human-impacted and natural systems. The certificate is designed to provide students with a foundation in surface water science and management and then expand the student experience with specialized hands-on skill development in field and laboratory settings at UW-Stout and UW-Oshkosh. Students will gain practical skill in sampling, analyzing, and proposing management strategies for real-life surface water issues.