Environment and Society - PhD

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 graduate school and program requirements outlined below.

Graduate School and Department of Environment & Society 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 dissertation proposal.
Successful completion of comprehensive examinations.
Successful defense of the dissertation.
Submission of dissertation to the School of Graduate Studies and library for review and approval.
Completion of academic forms required by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Supervisory Committee Approval
- Program of Study
- Application for Candidacy
- Appointment for Examination
- Record of Examination
- Graduation Check
- Application for Graduation

Theory coursework (at least 3 credits)
Methods/analysis coursework (at least 3 credits)
Dissertation (ENVS 7970 ) (12 credits with approved MS or 18 credits without an approved MS)
Elective courses (8 credits with approved MS or 32 credits without an approved MS)

Coursework for an approved plan of study must consist of: