MS in Lake Management

State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta's M.S. in Lake Management curriculum trains students to become influential 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).

State University Of New York (SUNY) Oneonta is a mid-size, four-year public college. We offer small classes, loads of activities, undergraduate research opportunities, student/faculty interaction, and an attractive cost of attendance.

Nestled in Central New York's hills, the college’s idyllic setting is ideal for study, adventure, and self-discovery. Just “up the hill” from the charming City of Oneonta, our campus and the surrounding community engages, nurtures, and inspires. Caring is our longest-standing tradition, traced all the way back to the school’s founding in the late 1800s. Today, our growing alumni network spans the globe, advancing the inclusivity, service, and sustainability values that exemplify SUNY Oneonta.