Explore how rangeland ecosystems function, respond to change, and can be managed sustainably through interdisciplinary study in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship. Work with your advisor and graduate committee to customize a program of study around your background, research interests, and career goals.
Investigate environmental science topics such as soil-plant relationships, restoration ecology, riparian systems, grazing and weed management, or community-based natural resource management. Conduct independent research and present your findings through an oral defense and a written thesis or professional paper. The degree prepares you for careers in research and management and provides a strong foundation for doctoral study. You can complete the degree in approximately two years of full-time study.
Program highlights
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campus collaboration
Western Forest Fire Research Center
Explore forest fire science and forest economics through opportunities to collaborate with CSU's Western Forest Fire Research Center, an interdisciplinary facility focused on addressing wildland fire management challenges.
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Expand your network
Student organizations
Connect your research interests with a broader professional community through the Society of Range Management the and Society for Ecological Restoration. Engage with current issues, exchange ideas with peers and professionals, and build connections that support your research and career.
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Hands-on experience
A Colorado Classroom
Study and conduct research in Colorado, home to 11 national forests, two national grasslands, and 42 national wilderness areas that provide a rich setting for exploring forest and natural resource management.
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Area of study
- Master of Science in Rangeland Ecosystem Science – Plan A
- Please contact department for program of study.
Admissions information
Admission to the M.S. program requires support from an approved faculty advisor before applying.
Review Rangeland Ecosystem Science faculty research areas to identify potential advisors whose expertise matches your interests, then contact them directly to discuss available M.S. opportunities.
Once you have secured a faculty advisor, learn how to apply to the program and prepare your application.
