Natural Resources and Environment M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Natural Resources and Environment M.S.: 30 credits

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master’s degree requirements.
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following:
NRM F699Thesis6-12
Complete and successfully defend the thesis
Natural Resources and Environment Program Requirements
Complete the following:
NRM F601Research Methods in Natural Resources Management (or an approved research methods course) 12
Statistics course at the F400 level or above 23
Complete any combination of the following, or other graduate seminars approved by your advisory committee, to total 2 credits2
ESS F692P
Seminar
NRM F668
Interdisciplinary Research Methods: Seminar
NRM F692
Graduate Seminar
Additional approved courses as needed to total 30 credits 311-17
Total Credits30
1

Requirement may be met with a research methods course in a discipline related to the student's research and approved by the student's graduate advisory committee.

2

Requirement may be met with a statistics course in mathematical sciences or in a discipline related to natural resources management.

3

These courses will be approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee. Up to 6 of the 30 credits may be F400-level courses.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs:

  1. Submit an application for admission

  2. Submit official transcripts

  3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted

  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae

  5. Submit statement of academic goals

  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation​

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant discipline is required for acceptance into the Natural Resources and Environment M.S. program. Candidates should have a general familiarity with the major resource fields. The student’s committee may require the student to take courses to remedy any deficiencies; these credits will not count toward the credits required for the degree. 
  • The statement of academic goals should include information about why you are applying for the degree, why you chose UAF and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and how such a degree would fit into your career goals.
  • Applications cannot be considered until all these items have been received by the Office of Admissions.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
NRM F601202Program Elective1
Program Elective1Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 6 10
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
NRM F699183NRM F699183
Program Elective3Program Elective2
Program Elective3 
 9 5
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Have the skills to conduct research to support the decision-making process about the use of natural resources
  • Synthesize knowledge for both research purposes and decision-making as related to natural resource management
  • Be proficient in communicating their knowledge in oral and written format to scientists, agencies and private sector personnel at state, national, and international levels
  • Be prepared to pursue terminal degrees or enter/advance in careers in natural resources management