Program Overview

NMC’s Freshwater Studies degree was the first associate degree in Freshwater Studies in the U.S. when created in 2009. This transfer degree offers multiple opportunities for bachelor degree completion.

NMC offers:

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE AND ARTS DEGREE (ASA) - FRESHWATER STUDIES
Unique partnerships with LSSU for bachelor degrees in Conservation Biology and Fisheries and Wildlife Management and WMU for bachelor degree in Freshwater Science and Sustainability

 

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    University Partnerships
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    Collaboration with local and regional organizations
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    Hands-On Learning

Find Your Water Pathway

  • > Water Advocacy
  • > Sustainable Water Management
  • > Water Infrastructure
  • > Natural Resource Management
  • > Scientific Research
  • > Water Policy
  • > Fisheries and Wildlife Management

 

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Tuition & Fees

Important Dates

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FAFSA
REGISTRATION