Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology

Western Michigan University

As a student in the certificate program in hydrogeology at Western Michigan University, you will gain the field, technical and analytical skills that prepare you for successful careers in hydro- and environmental geology. Students will learn the principles and practices of aquifer testing and analysis, contaminant transport and remediation, drilling and water well design, installation and development and near-surface geophysics. Students will also practice water, soil, gas and sediment sampling, field geochemistry, scientific writing, proper data collection, field documentation, scientific presentation and analysis. Through a combination of online academic year and in-person summer field courses, students will gain knowledge as well as the ability to carry out relevant field techniques and develop technical and problem-solving skills.

College of Arts and Sciences