Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Hydrogeology

Western Michigan University

Students in the certificate program in applied hydrogeology at Western Michigan University will gain the field, technical and analytical skills that prepare them for successful careers in hydro- and environmental geology. They 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 online and field courses, they will gain the knowledge, as well as the ability to carry out relevant field techniques and develop technical and problem-solving skills.Trained environmental professionals are needed to solve problems concerning drinking water supplies, wastewater treatment, water resources availability, subsurface contaminant transport, water quality and quality assessment, the effects of climate and land-use change on water and wetland resources and many other environmental issues.