Environment and Natural Resources, J.D./M.A.

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Students working toward the J.D./M.A. in ENR consult a Haub School advisor to design a program of study tailored to meet their educational goals. Students must earn a minimum of 30 credits for the master’s degree:

9 Credit Hours in ENR Core Courses:

ENR 5000 - Approaches to Environment and Natural Resources Problem-Solving Credits: 3

Environmental Assessment:

Second- or third-year students take 6 credits of foundational coursework designed to introduce alternative approaches to problem solving and environmental assessment practices.

ENR 5900 - ENR Policy in Practice Credits: 3

Plan B Writing Seminar (1 Credit):

Typically completed in the first semester of the third year.

ENR 5890 - Topics in Environment and Natural Resources Credits: 1-6

Plan B Thesis: JD/MA

ENR 5961 - Plan B Projects Credits: 2

9 Credit Hours in ENR Electives Courses:

(choose three+ courses in consultation with Haub School advisor)

Humanities:

AMST 5030 - Ecology of Knowledge Credits: 3
ANTH 5620
ENGL 4075 - Writing for Non-Profits Credits: 3
ENR 5600 - Campus Sustainability Credits: 3
ENR 5960
ENR 4040 - Conservation of Natural Resources Credits: 3
OR
GEOG 4040 - Conservation of Natural Resources Credits: 3
GEOG 5310 - Foundations of Sustainable Planning Credits: 3
NASC 5650 - Place-Based Learning Credits: 3
WMST 5450 - Ecofeminism Credits: 3

Environmental Science:

9 Credits Outside the College of Law

Second-, third-, or fourth-year students must take a minimum of 9 credits outside the College of Law. Courses familiarize students with non-law ENR perspectives and approaches. Students work with a Haub School advisor to select courses from an approved list.

12 Credit Hours in Environmental and Natural Resources Law Specialization Courses:

Students will take 12 credits to gain depth in ENR law. Special approval may be granted for special topics courses.

LAW 6510 - Administrative Law Credits: 3
LAW 6660 - Environmental Law Credits: 3
LAW 6700 - Indian Law Credits: 3
LAW 6790 - Oil and Gas Credits: 3
LAW 6800 - Public Lands Credits: 3
LAW 6860 - Water Law and Policy Credits: 3
LAW 6890 - Land Use Law Credits: 3
LAW 6910 - Seminar Credits: 1-2
LAW 6991 - Advanced Water Law and Policy Credits: 3
LAW 6992 - Advanced Oil and Gas Law Credits: 3
LAW 6915 - Topics in Law Credits: 1-3
LAW 6915 - Topics in Law Credits: 1-3
LAW 6500

Plan B Project Research:

Students must complete a cumulative work of scholarship known as the Plan B project. The Plan B offers more flexibility than a traditional thesis in content and format. Students will be required to choose a UW faculty advisor and at least two additional committee members. Committee composition is subject to approval by the director of academics. A public oral defense of the project is required. All members of the student’s committee must be present at the defense.