Natural Resources Studies Emphasis

Option of:
Natural Resources
Programs under this Major:
Master of Science Program (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Department: School of Natural Resources and the Environment

Phone:
(520) 621-7260
Fax:
(520) 621-8801
Mailing Address:
Biological Sciences East, Room 325
PO Box 210043
Website:
http://www.snr.arizona.edu/

Majors:
Ecology and Management of Rangelands Emphasis (option of Natural Resources), Fisheries Conservation and Management Emphasis (option of Natural Resources), Geographic Information Science, Natural Resources, Natural Resources Studies Emphasis (option of Natural Resources), Rangeland Science and Management (option of Natural Resources), Renewable Natural Resource Studies (option of Natural Resources), Water, Society and Policy, Watershed Hydrology & Management (option of Natural Resources), Watershed Management and Ecohydrology Emphasis (option of Natural Resources), Wildlife and Fisheries Science (option of Natural Resources), Wildlife Conservation and Management Emphasis (option of Natural Resources)

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Master of Science Program (MS)

Application Information

Contact Information

Application Questions

Katie Hughes
520-621-7260
khughes@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Katie Hughes
520-621-7260
khughes@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Research Assistantships
  • Some Teaching Assistantships
  • Some Tuition and Registration Scholarships
  • Some Graduate Fellowships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE

Other Application Requirements

  • The application deadlines above are FIRM.
  • Students must submit:
  • Letter of intent
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • A summary of coursework form
  • (see http://www.snr.arizona.edu/academic/grad/prospective for the form)
  • GRE scores above the 66th percentile in each category are recommended but not required.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
August 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
August 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
0106,0108,0111,0113,0110,0115,0203,0205,0207,0210,0299,0502,0999

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

36

Satisfactory Academic Progress Website

www.snr.arizona.edu/files/shared/Grad_handbook_Spring_2011.pdf

Core Courses

Students select classes according to their needs and interests, with the approval of an advisory committee.
http://www.snr.arizona.edu/files/shared/NRS_admission_and_graduation_requirements_0.pdf

Language Requirement(s)

No second language is required.

Minor Requirements

A minimum of 12 units is required for the minor in the Natural Resources Studies emphasis. Students must take at least two courses in each of two areas: RNR, WSM, WFSC, or RAM.
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Application Information

Contact Information

Application Questions

Katie Hughes
520-621-7260
khughes@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Katie Hughes
520-621-7260
khughes@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Research Assistantships
  • Some Teaching Assistantships
  • Some Tuition and Registration Scholarships
  • Some Graduate Fellowships

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE
Required GRE Subject Test(s)
none

Other Application Requirements

  • The application deadlines above are FIRM.
  • Students must submit:
  • Letter of intent
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • A summary of coursework form
  • (see http://www.snr.arizona.edu/academic/grad/prospective for the form)
  • GRE scores above the 66th percentile in each category are recommended but not required.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
August 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
August 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
0106,0108,0111,0113,0110,0115,0203,0205,0207,0210,0299,0502,0999

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

63

Satisfactory Academic Progress Website

www.snr.arizona.edu/files/shared/Grad_handbook_Spring_2011.pdf

Core Courses

Students select classes according to their needs and interests, with the approval of an advisory committee.
http://www.snr.arizona.edu/files/shared/NRS_admission_and_graduation_requirements_0.pdf

Language Requirement(s)

No second language is required.

Minor Requirements

A minimum of 12 units is required for the minor in the Natural Resources Studies emphasis. Students must take at least two courses in each of two areas: RNR, WSM, WFSC, or RAM.