The department offers opportunities for graduate study through the MS, MA, Ph.D, and graduate certificate certificate programs listed below.
The MS degree requries a minimum of 30 credits, of which 24 must be in residence. Candidates for the MA must complete the requirements for the MS, with the addition of at least two years (approximately 16 credits) of an approved foreign language or some other demonstration of foreign language proficiency. There are two options available in both the MS and MA programs. The Plan A requires students to complete coursework, as well as a research thesis. The Plan B is a nonthesis, terminal degree, based largely on coursework and a professional paper or project.
For the Ph.D. degree, there is a more variable amount of required coursework, as well as a research dissertation. Compared to the MS degree, the Ph.D. degree has a greater emphasis on theory, research methods, writing research proposals, and publishing research in peer reviewed outlets.
Graduate Programs Offered:
Bioregional Planning
Geography
Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management
Masters of Natural Resources
Recreation Resource Management
If you have any questions about applying to one of our graduate programs, or if you are a current ENVS graduate student and have questions regarding your current program, please contact Becky Hirst 435-797-3781.
To apply for one of our graduate programs, please apply through the School of Graduate Studies