Degree Programs
Master's Degree
The M.S. program is geared toward teaching graduate students the tools necessary to conduct robust scientific research on rangelands and communicate with the public and potential stakeholders. The program requires a research proposal, 30 credit hours (at least 12 from Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management and approved by the student's graduate committee), a research-based written thesis, a final public presentation and successful oral defense of the thesis.
Doctorate Degree
The Ph.D. program allows graduate students to conduct robust research on major questions related to Entomology. The program requires a research proposal, 72 credit hours (at least 12 from Entomology and approved by the student's graduate committee), both a written and oral examination given by the graduate committee, a research-based written dissertation, a final public presentation and successful oral defense of the dissertation. The 72 credit hours may include credits earned during a Master’s degree program that are approved by the student's graduate advisory committee.
More About Rangeland Ecology and Watershed management
Rangelands are complex ecosystems known for their unpredictable weather, varying topography and wide array of soil types as well as for providing critical wildlife habitat and forage for both domestic and wild herbivores. Rangeland managers must have the education, skills and common sense to integrate information about the climate, topography, soils, plants, animals, watersheds and land use into effective management plans. Scientists conducting research on rangelands must possess the practical and analytical tools in order to generate scientifically rigorous, applied data that can be used to manage rangeland resources.