Graduate Study

 HDNR Research-Based MS and Ph.D Degrees

The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) offers a research-based graduate program that is designed to educate and develop professionals in social science aspects of natural resources issues. The program develops professionals who will work and become leaders in the field both through research and practice. The Department offers a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The Master of Science degree generally takes two years to complete. The Doctor of Philosophy degree takes about three years to complete.

Please note that even though the University’s Graduate School accepts Spring applications, only Fall admissions to the Graduate Program in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources will be considered.

Graduate Coordinator

Portrait of Alan Bright
Alan Bright

For general study or application questions please contact the department.
If you have a specific question please contact our Graduate Coordinator Dr. Alan Bright.