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Water Resources Engineering Certificate

Earn your online graduate certificate in Water Resources Engineering from anywhere in the world—no campus visits required.

Explore advanced topics such as engineering hydrology, surface and groundwater flow, open channel hydraulics, roadway drainage and more.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
2 Semesters
Credit hours:
9
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Why study Water Resources Engineering at UND?

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

With climate change, urbanization and water scarcity, there is a growing demand for professionals skilled in sustainable water management. An online graduate certificate in Water Resources Engineering can help you gain specialized knowledge, advance your career and open new opportunities. Many industries prioritize specialized skills and this certification can make you more competitive for promotions and leadership roles.

Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree that includes a foundational course in fluid mechanics or transport phenomena are eligible for admission to the certificate program.

Certificate Program to Masters

This graduate certificate can be applied toward a master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. If you decide to pursue a master’s degree in the future, the 9 credits earned through this program can be transferred, giving you a valuable head start on your advanced academic journey.

Water Resources Engineering Certificate at UND

  • Complete the program 100% online. There is no requirement to travel to campus.

  • Engage with other students, who are in their undergraduate or graduate programs, when taking water resources engineering courses.

  • Connect with other professionals in the water industry to spur networking opportunities.

Careers in Water Resources Engineering

95K

Median annual wage for civil engineers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

114K

Average annual salary for a water resources engineer in the United States

Salary.com

Earning a graduate certificate in Water Resources Engineering can be a valuable step for several reasons, depending on your career goals and interests. Specialized certifications or degrees in water resources engineering can increase a civil engineer’s salary.

Civil and Infrastructure Development

  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Hydraulic Engineer
  • Drainage System Engineer
  • Civil Engineer - Stormwater
  • Irrigation Engineer
  • Construction Site Supervisor (water-related projects)

Water Supply and Sanitation

  • Civil Engineer - Pipeline and Distribution
  • Civil Engineer -Storm Sewer Operation
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator

Environmental and Natural Resource Management

  • Hydrologist
  • Environmental Engineer or Specialist
  • Water Conservation Officer
  • Environmental Management Officer
  • Watershed Management Assistant

Government and NGOs

  • Water Resources Managers in Government Agencies
  • Field Officer in NGOs focusing on water and sanitation projects
  • Community Water Management Coordinator

Research and Consultancy

  • Research Engineer in water-related studies
  • Water Resources Engineer in engineering consultancy firms
  • Data Collection and Monitoring Assistant (for hydrological and environmental projects)

Water Resources Engineering Certificate Online Courses

CE 525. Surface Hydrology. 3 Credits.

Extreme rainfalls and flood frequency analysis, regionalization; runoff generations, routings, and basin modeling; urban storm water design; GIS and remote sensing applications in hydrology; recent techniques and development in surface hydrology. CE 525 cannot be taken after completing CE 425. Prerequisite: Background/knowledge of hydrology; additional information is available in the CE Graduate Student Handbook on the CE Department website and the CE graduate student blackboard site. S.

CE 524. Open Channel Hydraulics. 3 Credits.

Study of advanced topics in open channel hydraulics. Computer applications. CE 524 cannot be taken after completing CE 424. Prerequisite: Background/knowledge of hydraulic engineering; additional information is available in the CE Graduate Student Handbook on the CE Department website and the CE graduate student blackboard site. F.

CE 526. Applied Hydraulics. 3 Credits.

Study of advanced topics on the hydraulics and design of water systems including water supply, water storage, drainage, and flow controls. CE 526 cannot be taken after completing CE 426. Prerequisite: Background/knowledge of hydraulic engineering; additional information is available in the CE Graduate Student Handbook on the CE Department website and the CE graduate student blackboard site. On demand.

 Online Water Resources Engineering  Graduate Certificate

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UND's Water Resources Engineering graduate certificate is delivered fully online. You never have to come to campus.

Flexible Online Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Leaders in Online Education

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online graduate experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Personalized faculty advisement: Your faculty mentor will provide guidance tailored to your academic goals, research endeavors and career aspirations, ensuring you are on the right path throughout your graduate studies.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

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