Tufts University Tufts School of Arts and Science Water: Systems, Science, and Society (WSSS) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Anderson Hall 200 College Ave Medford, MA 02155 US   Phone: 1-617-627-5589 Fax: 1-617-627-3994   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - from participating departments and schools; Doctoral PhD - from participating departments and schools On Campus   Tufts University has launched the Water: Systems, Science, and Society (WSSS) Ph.D. and MS Program. The purpose of the WSSS program is to provide the multidisciplinary perspectives and tools to manage water related problems.Students participating in the WSSS program enroll in and fulfill the requirements of a graduate degree within one of the participating departments to ensure a strong knowledge base in their chosen field as well complete WSSS requirements. WSSS students work in one of five Research Areas on interdisciplinary, problem-focused projects. The WSSS curriculum provides students the necessary tools and skills to address the multidimensional problems inherent in water resource issues. WSSS students take four core courses and participate in cross-cutting seminars. WSSS students also participate in field research or internships and skill workshops while completing their research.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2205  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 772  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1122  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32627  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable