Water Chemistry Emphasis
Focus specifically on water quality in the environment. In this emphasis you’ll take the core water science course plus chemistry courses that give you the field and laboratory techniques used to study the details of water quality, a critical factor in environmental health. Graduates have gone on to work in field and laboratory jobs protecting water quality. See Water Chemistry Emphasis  course list.

Water Resources Emphasis
Focus on human interaction with water in the environment and managing water resources. You’ll take courses in earth resources, geographic information systems, biology and resource policy in preparation for graduate school and careers as water resource specialists. Water resource problems pose some of the most challenging issues in the future of society and Northland water science graduates are doing their part to protect water resources for future generations. Graduates have gone on to work in field and laboratory jobs managing water resources. See Water Resources Emphasis  course list.