A 33 hour terminal degree (no thesis required), suitable for students who want additional instruction / training in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences; Natural Resources Management & Sustainability; Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Wildlife Ecology & Management.
Degree Type: Masters
Degree Program Code: MNR_NART
Degree Program Summary:
If you’re looking for additional training in a natural resources field, or are looking to transition your career to options beyond a cubicle, our Master of Natural Resources degree could be a great fit.
This non-thesis, terminal degree includes at least 33 hours of graduate-level coursework that can be completed in as little as three semesters.
Choose from among several areas of emphasis:
- Community Forestry and Arboriculture
- Environmental Education
- Fisheries Science
- Geospatial Information Science (GIS)
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism
- Policy and Sustainability
- Water and Soil Resources
- Wildlife Science
Classes take place in Athens, where you will learn through hands-on experiences in our labs and outdoor classrooms, including Whitehall Forest, Oconee Forest Park, and the many waterways and wetlands in the area. Our faculty also understand the demands of a graduate program and will work with students to develop a program of study that works best.
Depending on your program of study, you may also graduate as a certified wildlife biologist.
Locations Offered:
Athens (Main Campus)
College / School:
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
180 E. Green Street
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-2686
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