Department of Biology
SUNY Oneonta's M.S. in Lake Management curriculum trains students to become effective water resource management professionals. Our innovative program blends scientific training in aquatic biology, limnology and quantitative skills with professional training in project design, management, and reporting in a real-life setting, working with lake stakeholders directly or with established lake management professionals.
The program takes full advantage of the natural resources and infrastructure at the college’s Biological Field Station near Cooperstown, NY, and a newly renovated science building on campus. Degree recipients will have met the requirements to apply for certification as a Certified Lake Manager (CLM) or Certified Lake Professional (CLP) by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS).
No Student Experiences for this program yet
Earn your Master's in 1 year. Gain credentials and competencies while maintaining your work/life balance. Career coaching available to all students.
Develop your skills in ecological research, quantitative analysis, GIS, and leadership to become an effective advocate for environmental conservation, education and justice. Apply for partial scholarships!
Learn real-world applications of GIS and spatial analysis to tackle critical environmental issues. Pick from 8 online certificate and degree programs. Work at the forefront of the industry.