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 disciplinary areas: Community Forestry and Arboriculture* Environmental Education* Fisheries Science* Forest Biology* Geospatial Information Science (GIS)* Parks, Recreation and Tourism* Policy and Sustainability Water and Soil Sciences* Wildlife Sciences* *can be declared as an official Area of Emphasis 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. course Requirements Each student works with a major professor, who chairs that student’s advisory committee and is their mentor through the program. The degree requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate-level course work. Courses Hours Courses within Warnell 12 Courses outside study area 9 Electives* 12 Total 33 *3 hours of applied research in Forestry and Natural Resources (FANR 9200) is recommended, but optional at the discretion of the advisory committee. Learn more about student requirements and view a checklist for students Note: Students matriculating in fall 2022 or later are required to take a GradFIRST (GRSC 7001) seminar during their first or second semester. The faculty-led seminars provide first-year graduate students with foundational training in research, scholarship, and professional development. More GradFIRST seminars are scheduled for fall semesters than spring (no summer offerings). This requirement must be included on the program of study as a “University Requirement” but is in addition to the courses required for degree completion. Learn More about GradFIRST Apply Today! If you have any questions regarding the Graduate School's online application, please email the Office of Graduate Admissions.
