Hydrogeology Certificate (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Hydrogeology Certificate (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Hydrogeology Certificate

The 12-15 credit hour Hydrogeology Certificate (HydroGeo-CT) will provide undergraduate and graduate students with a competitive advantage in beginning a career in a hydrologeological field or pursuing entrance into a graduate degree program in fields related to hydrogeology. The certificate is designed to enhance both critical thinking and the technical skills necessary for practicing hydrogeology.

Note: Certificates are not offered online – they are strictly in-person.

Guidelines

  • 12-15 required credit hours
  • Maximum of 50% overlap with degree program (i.e. major, minor, other certificate, or GE)
  • Minimum C- for course to be listed on certificate
  • Minimum 2.00 cumulative point-hour ratio required for certificate (3.0 for graduate students)
  • X193 credits not permitted
  • If the certificate is not complete on the DAR, the student must consult with the College of Arts and Sciences Coordinating Advisor
  • The certificate program form must be filed at least by the time the graduation application is submitted to a college/school counselor
  • Once the certificate program is filed in the college office, any changes must be approved by the College of Arts and Sciences Coordinating Advisor

Required Coursework

Advising information

Director of Undergraduate Studies (Earth Sciences): Professor Ann Cook, cook.1129@osu.edu

Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Earth Sciences): Dr. Karen Royce, royce.6@osu.edu, 614-292-6961

Director of Graduate Studies (Earth Sciences): Professor Mike Durand, durand.8@osu.edu

Graduate Student Specialist (Earth Sciences): Angie Rogers, rogers.399@osu.edu