Academic

This course focuses on current water policy from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Through readings, research, lectures, discussions, and presentations, the student is exposed to major, current water resource issues facing Arizona and other parts of the West – and world – and policies to address them. Professor Megdal and guest lecturers draw upon their experiences to demonstrate the development, analysis, and implementation of real-world water policy. 

The University of Arizona has responded to the growing public and professional interest in water policy by establishing a new Graduate Certificate in Water Policy. The Certificate builds on the world-renowned expertise of UA faculty and programs in all aspects of water resources.

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment now offers a Master of Science in Water, Society, and Policy (WSP). This program was developed because water sustainability is an emerging topic of importance, especially in the western United States. Water scarcity and conflict, due to a growing demand and competition for water, are issues that have broad reaching impacts for all people.