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Natural Resources (MS)

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Environment and Society MS - Master of Science

This graduate program is administered by the Environment and Society in the College of Natural Resources.

You must earn at least 30 credits in graduate courses that are approved by your graduate committee. A minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 700 and above.

You and your graduate committee will select courses based on you and your research needs.

Your graduate committee must consist of at least three members of the graduate faculty, at least two with home appointments in the College of Natural Resources.

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:


  • OR

A maximum of five credits in these courses counts toward your 30-credit requirement: NRES 750, NRES 791, NRES 794, and NRES 795

Complete a Thesis
  1. Complete a thesis. Your thesis will be based on an independent research project conducted under the supervision of your graduate adviser and graduate committee.

  2. You must enroll for at least 3 thesis (NRES 799) credits during each semester you are a full-time student. A maximum of 6 thesis credits (NRES 799) count toward your 30-credit requirement.

  3. Submit a bound and electronic copy of your approved thesis to the University Library.

Complete a comprehensive final oral examination

You must take a comprehensive final oral examination conducted by your graduate committee which includes questions on your thesis and on your courses.