Environment and Society - MS

S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

For additional degree information, see the program page on the Department of Environment and Society Website. Students may complete the Graduate Specialization in Climate Adaptation Science Specialization as a part of this degree.

Requirements for this degree include the graduate school and program requirements outlined below.

Graduate School and Home Department Requirements:

A cumulative GPA of 3.0.
No grades of C- or lower.
Presentation at the Department’s Pre-Project Graduate Research Symposium.
Completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
Completion of other trainings required by the Graduate School.
Approval of a thesis (Plan A) or paper/project (Plan B) proposal.
Successful defense of the thesis (Plan A) or paper/project (Plan B).
Submission of thesis to the School of Graduate Studies and library for review and approval, or of the paper/project to the library.
Completion of academic forms required by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Supervisory Committee Approval
- Program of Study
- Master’s Thesis Proposal/Project Approval
- Appointment for Examination
- Record of Examination
- Graduation Check
- Application for Graduation

1. Theory coursework (at least 3 credits)

2. Methods/analysis coursework (at least 3 credits)

3. Thesis research (Plan A) or a paper/project (Plan B)

ENVS 6970 - Thesis Research (6 credits for Plan A or 2-3 credits for Plan B)

4. Elective courses (14 credits Plan A or 17-18 credits Plan B)

Coursework for an approved plan of study must consist of: