Masters of Science in
Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences

The master of science degree in environmental and natural resource science may be pursued through either Plan A (requiring the completion of a thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). Students must hold a minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 to ensure that they will be considered for admission to the program.

The research focus of the department is natural resource management, hydrology, conservation biology and environmental sciences. The study of natural resource management and its sub-fields includes:

• the management and repair of riparian areas,

• water utilization and conservation,

• population biology and dynamics,

• mining rehabilitation,

• water quality enhancement through soil and water interactions,

• wildlife ecology,

• range ecology,

• reforestation ,

• and the transport, fate and effects of chemicals the environment.

Masters degrees may be earned in environmental science and health, hydrology and hydrogeology, and land use planning in an interdisciplinary programs.

For more information please visit Natural Resources and Environmental Science's website.

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