Environment, Natural Resources & Society, M.S.

Program Overview

Students earning the master of science in Environment, Natural Resources & Society (ENRS) will consult a Haub School advisor to design a program of study tailored to meet their educational goals. Students take courses and complete a Plan A research thesis or Plan B research project focusing on issues pertinent to environmental or natural resources management or policy.

Graduates of this program will:

• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to environmental and natural resource issues.
• Apply systems thinking, critical analysis, and research skills to environmental and natural resource problems.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and leadership in team-based and stakeholder engagement contexts.
• Communicate complex environmental issues effectively across diverse audiences and platforms.
• Develop a flexible, adaptable, and transferable professional skill set.

Applicants to the M.S. in Environment, Natural Resources & Society must apply directly to the University of Wyoming. Applications for graduate assistantships should be directed to the Haub School. Current application requirements are available online.

Students must earn a minimum of 32 credit hours for the Plan A thesis option and 30 credit hours for the Plan B option:

11 Credit Hours in ENRS Core Courses:

• ENR 5001  - Orientation to ENRS Credits: 1-3 (take for 2 credits)
• ENR 5100  - Foundations of ENRS Credits: 3
• ENR 5900  - Capstone in ENR Credits: 3
• ENR 5921  - Collaborative Practicum Credits: 1-3 (3 credits; may be completed for 1+ credit hours over multiple semesters)

Plan A Thesis Credit (4 credit hours):

• ENR 5960  - Thesis Research Credits: 1-12

Or Plan B Thesis Credit (2 credit hours):

• ENR 5961  - Plan B Project Credits: 1

17 Credit Hours in ENRS Electives:

Students will consult with their Haub School advisor to choose electives that support their plan of study and Plan A or Plan B thesis. Choose courses from any of the following categories:

Plan A or Plan B Project Research:

Both Plan A and Plan B theses lead to original thought, synthesis, or integration of relevant elements of scholarship on issues pertinent to environmental and natural resources management or policy. The Plan A thesis will incorporate original research and data analysis on an applied environmental or natural resource management problem. The Plan B thesis project is somewhat more flexible and may take a variety of forms. Students will consult their major advisor and graduate committee on the form and content of the Plan A and Plan B thesis.