Graduate Overview
Graduate education in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment combines interdisciplinary research, applied learning, and faculty mentorship to prepare students for leadership across environmental fields. Students engage in cutting-edge research focused on environmental science, conservation, sustainability, policy, climate resilience, and natural resource management while building professional expertise and research experience.
Degree Options
Master of Science
The department accepts students to complete a terminal MS in Natural Resources following either Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) tracks.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. in Natural Resources provides rigorous training and broad experience in natural resources, including allowing students to expand their interdisciplinary expertise.
Join our Community
Graduate students benefit from close mentorship, collaborative research opportunities, and interdisciplinary partnerships that support both academic and professional growth. The department fosters an inclusive and intellectually engaged community where students work alongside faculty and peers to address real-world environmental challenges. Through conferences, fieldwork, research collaborations, teaching experiences, and professional development opportunities, students build meaningful connections and prepare for careers across academia, government, nonprofit organizations, and industry.
Graduate Education Resources
Graduate students have access to university and departmental resources that support academic success, professional development, research advancement, and community building throughout their graduate experience.
Career Resources
Graduate students receive guidance and support that help prepare them for careers in academia, environmental consulting, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, sustainability leadership, policy, and research.
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Questions?
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