Program Overview
Natural Resources, M.S.
Program Overview
The Natural Resources, M.S. program prepares students to make an impact in natural resources management. The program encompasses a wide range of natural resource disciplines and issues, including forest resources and conservation sciences, fire science, wildlife and fisheries resources, and rangeland management.
Program Description
In this program, students gain in-depth knowledge and research experiences to contribute to solutions for complex natural world problems. Graduate students work alongside internationally recognized faculty across eight programs on leading natural resources research. Research areas include:
- Landscapes after wildland fire
- Invasive plant and animal species
- New and better building materials
- Alternative wood-based energy sources
- Better remote sensing and GIS tools
- Wild fish runs
- Wildlife habitats
- Domestic livestock and grasslands
- Human interactions with the environment
Degree Options
The program offers two degree options:
- Thesis (in-person only)
- Non-thesis (in-person and online)
Career Outcomes
With this degree, students can pursue careers as:
- Community college instructor
- Urban or Rural Planner
- City, County, State or Federal wildlife or resource manager
- Public or Private consultant
- Agency Personnel and Resource Manager
- Research Scientist
Program Location
The program is available on-campus in Moscow.
Related Programs
Students may also be interested in:
- Water Resources, M.S.
- Environmental Science, M.S.
- Natural Resources - Fire Ecology and Management
- Natural Resources - Integrated Natural Resources
