As the scientific management of lakes and reservoirs becomes increasingly vital in Oregon and across the country, PSU's certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management provides you with an understanding of the physical, ecological and economic aspects of lake management that is needed to contribute to solutions.
Our certificate will help you become more aware of the multiple dimensions of lake management, and prepare you to serve as a more effective liaison between the general public and the highly technical requirements and processes of agencies charged with protecting these resources.
With PSU's certificate, you'll also meet the academic requirements to be certified as a lake manager by the North American Lake Management Society.
Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University
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Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University
The Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2027.
About Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University
Entry Requirements
General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management
PSU's certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management prepares you to land a job in the field working with government and natural resource agencies and watersheds. Students can pair the certificate with their majors in environmental science and management and geography, or use it as preparation for obtaining professional certification with the North American Lake Management Society.
You'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that are transferable to other careers, including problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills, leadership, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University
Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee
Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.
Submit Academic Records
You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.
Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].
In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.
Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.
Portland State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 751
Portland OR 97207-0751
Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency
Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.
- TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
- SAT Code: 4610
Check Your Application Status
If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.
If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].
Certificate in Lake and Reservoir Management at Portland State University
Portland State University
United States of America, Aberdeen