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Oct 30, 2025
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2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environment, Natural Resources & Society, M.S.
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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:
- develop an interdisciplinary and collaborative mindset;
- experience critical engagement with community stakeholders and decision-makers;
- excel in team-based collaborative environments;
- gain experience in relevant and emergent research methods and practices;
- demonstrate excellent written, oral, and digital communication across a range of audiences and purposes, including developing expertise in public engagement;
- apply conceptual, critical, and creative thought to relevant environmental and natural resource issues; and,
- analyze and evaluate complex systems that contribute to inclusive, sound, and well-informed decisions.
Applicants to the M.S. in Environment, Natural Resources & Society must apply directly 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:
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11 Credit Hours in ENRS Core Courses:
Plan A Thesis Credit (4 credit hours):
Or Plan B Thesis Credit (2 credit hours):
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: Social & Cultural Sciences
Natural & Physical Sciences
Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
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. |
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