The Natural Resources Graduate Program includes four options (one of which must be specified on the application). The options are Environmental Science & Management, Fisheries, Forestry Watershed & Wildland Sciences, and Wildlife.
Degree: Master of Science
Application Deadlines:
Spring: September 30
Fall: Open October 1, deadline February 1
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Degree Options: Environmental Sciences & Management; Fisheries; Forestry, Watershed & Wildland Sciences; Wildlife (see below for links)
About the Program
The graduate program in Natural Resources is designed to provide students with the knowledge and experience necessary to address natural resource problems and to carry out scientific investigations including design, implementation, and evaluation of research in their specific area of study. While it is designed to provide and in-depth understanding of the student’s particular area of emphasis, it is also intended to develop an appreciation for the interdisciplinary character of natural resource problems. Each candidate for the degree is required to consult with an appropriate faculty committee and to prepare an individualized program of study which must be approved by that committee.
Environmental & Science Management (ESM)
The Environmental Science & Management (ESM) graduate program is oriented toward environmental analysis and land use planning; environmental science, particularly ecological restoration, renewable energy, and energy policy; recreational use of natural resources; and geospatial analysis of environmental and natural resource-related topics.
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Fisheries
The Fisheries program is designed primarily to produce graduates who can assess, develop, and manage fish habitats, populations, and commercial and recreational fisheries. The program is broad enough to allow students to prepare themselves for work in additional areas such as water pollution ecology and fish culture.
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Forestry, Watershed & Wildland Sciences
The graduate program in Forest, Watershed, & Wildland Sciences is oriented toward generating a greater understanding of the ecology and management of forests, rangelands, and the soils and watersheds that support them. Graduate research topics include forest ecology, fire science, forest growth and dynamics, forest operations analysis, watershed processes, rangeland ecology soil science, and integrative analyses across these areas.
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Wildlife
The Wildlife graduate program focuses on the conservation, management, ecology, behavior, and habitat requirements of wildlife species. Research projects emphasize the application of science to addressing issues in wildlife conservation and management.
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Possible Careers
Agricultural Mgmt. Specialist
Animal/Aquatic Biologist
Environmental Specialist
Fish & Wildlife Researcher
Fisheries/Wildlife Biologist
Fish Hatchery Manager
Forest Ecologist
Forestry Technician
Habitat Restoration Spec.
Hydrologist
Marine Biologist
Soil Scientist
Wastewater Manager
Watershed Restoration Spec.
Wildlife Consultant
This program is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), allowing graduate students from the Western US states and territories to pay in-state tuition.