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Water Resources Management, B.A.S.

Program Overview

 

Water Resources Management, B.A.S. (WRM-BAS) 121 credits

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The Water Resources Management program is designed to advance students interested in the environmental sciences into water resources and conservation. This degree is part of public administration and part water resources. There is a growing demand for jobs in the environmental field. These positions offer our graduates a chance at a “green” career with a purpose that makes a difference in the health and well-being of their community. With careers in water conservation, natural resources, environmental science, and even agriculture, the opportunities are almost endless.

 

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Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with an admission counselor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

Dr. Ali Messenger
Professor/Coordinator, Water Resources
 ali.messenger@fgc.edu
 386-754-4278

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

The Water Resources Management Baccalaureate program is for students who have already received an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science degree (A.S.) in Environmental Science Technology or related field.

Complete the FGC Baccalaureate Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended
    • Please note: Prelicensure courses taken to obtain or advance water distribution, water treatment and/or wastewater treatment licenses are considered Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and should not be included as a previously attended college on the application. For example, these would include prelicensure or CEU courses taken from Sacramento State or Michigan State University.

Testing Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College Online

Hours

Classes are delivered entirely online.

Costs

  • Tuition: $14,426.14
  • Online Fees: $1,200.00
  • Lab Fees: $155.00
  • Books: $4,689.27

         Total: $20,470.41

 

Water Resources Management, B.A.S.

100% online

courses

25 credits

available for eligible licensed operators

100% success

job placement rate

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Guided Pathway, Water Resources Management, B.A.S.

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What our graduates are doing now!

FGC water resource management graduates are initiating or advancing their careers as water resource managers, hydrologists, water conservation specialists, policy analysts for water management, stormwater management specialists, and natural resource managers.

STARTING SALARIES

Median salaries for graduates of this program range from approximately $47,000 to $80,000. These salaries may vary depending on geographic location, experience level, and specific industry within the water resources sector.

 

 

Graduates from FGC's Associate of Science in Environmental Science Technology and the Associate of Science in Agribusiness Management are eligible for admission into the Water Resources Management, B.A.S.

Agribusiness Management, A.S.

Environmental Science Technology, A.S.

Students with a valid water distribution, water treatment and/or wastewater treatment license are eligible for to up to 25 elective credits in the B.A.S. program depending on the level(s) and after completing 15 credits of course work at FGC. 

For more information contact the program advisor:

Dr. Ali Messenger
Professor/Coordinator, Water Resources
 ali.messenger@fgc.edu
 386-754-4278

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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