Explore our Graduate Programs
We offer three programs for stewards pursuing academic or applied careers.
Master of Science (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Natural Resources Stewardship (MNRS)
Students conduct independent research and present their results in an oral defense as well as a written thesis or professional paper. It prepares graduates for careers in research or management, and is the best preparation for a Ph.D. It can be completed in two years of full time coursework.
Students produce independent research that contributes significantly to science. They present their results in an oral defense and written dissertation. This program leads to a high degree of specialization. A Ph.D. program requires five years of full-time work beyond a bachelor’s, or three years beyond a master’s.
The MNRS degree is a coursework-intensive master’s degree with specializations in Forest Sciences, Ecological Restoration, and Rangeland Ecology and Management. It is designed for students who wish to enter or advance in natural resource management careers. It can be completed in as little as three semesters or as long as five years.
Master of Natural Resources Stewardship specializations are in:
- Ecological Restoration
- Forest Sciences
- Rangeland Ecology and Management
- Western Ranch Management and Ecosystem Stewardship