The Program 

Master of Science (MS) in Natural Resources
Degree Requirements 

(Thesis only option) 
  1. You must earn at least 30 credits in graduate courses as approved by your graduate committee. At least 15 credits must be in courses numbered 700 or above.

  2. Courses will be selected by the student and the graduate committee based on student and research needs.

  3. Your graduate committee must consist of at least three members of the graduate faculty, at least two with home appointments in the College of Natural Resources.  
  1. You must enroll for at least 3 theses (NRES 799) credits during each semester you are a full-time student.  
  1. You must complete one credit of NRES 795 and one credit of NRES 750 or 791.  A maximum of five credits in NRES 750, 791, 794, and 795 count toward your 30 credit requirement. 
  1. You must pass a comprehensive oral final exam conducted by your graduate committee that includes questions on your thesis and on your courses. 
  1. You must complete a thesis.

  2. A maximum of six theses (NRES 799) credits count toward your 30 credit requirement.

  3. You must submit a bound and an electronic copy of your thesis to the University Library.