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Model MS degree in water resources planning
The US Army Corps of Engineers-IWR and the Universities Council on Water Resources developed a model curriculum for a masters degree in water resources planning for the Corps' new hires. The curriculum (30 semester hours) consists of 10 courses: eight cornerstone courses, an independent study course, and a capstone course with advanced planning practicum. Six universities now (2005) offer an MS degree consistent with this model curriculum.


 * Philosophy of Planning
 * Institutional Considerations in Water Resources Planning
 * Social Decision-Making
 * Ecology for Water Resources Planning
 * Engineering for Water Resources Planning
 * Economics for Water Resources Planning
 * Hydrology/Hydraulics/Climatology
 * Quantitative Methods for Water Resources Planning
 * Independent Study (*)
 * Capstone Course – Advanced Planning Practicum