EARN YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE ONLINE

ONLINE M.S. IN ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES & SOCIETY

The environmental and natural resource fields are evolving rapidly, requiring professionals who can adapt, collaborate, and apply interdisciplinary knowledge to complex challenges. The online M.S. in Environment, Natural Resources & Society (ENRS) at the University of Wyoming prepares graduates to become innovative leaders in conservation, sustainability, resource management, and policy.

Designed especially for working professionals and career changers, this flexible program allows you to advance your expertise while balancing other commitments. The online M.S. in ENRS is a professional, coursework-only degree, meaning it does not require a thesis. Instead, the program emphasizes applied learning and skill development that can be immediately translated to your work. The program will support you to:

Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to environmental and natural resource issues.
Apply systems thinking, critical analysis, and research skills to environmental and natural resource problems.
Demonstrate effective collaboration & leadership in team-based and stakeholder engagement contexts.
Communicate complex environmental issues effectively across diverse audiences and platforms.
Develop a flexible, adaptable, and transferable professional skill set.

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Prepare for Leadership in Conservation, Sustainability & Natural Resource Management

The environmental and natural resource fields are evolving rapidly, requiring versatile, interdisciplinary professionals who can navigate complex challenges. The Master of Science in Environment, Natural Resources & Society (ENRS) at the University of Wyoming is a fully online professional graduate program designed to prepare you for leadership roles in a range of environment and natural resources fields.

WHY CHOOSE THE M.S. ENRS ONLINE AT UW?

Focus on real-world experiences and gain applied skills through dynamic, project-based coursework.

Flexible & Online – Earn your degree on your schedule with asynchronous courses.
Applied Learning – Focus on real-world projects instead of a traditional thesis.
Interdisciplinary Approach – Gain expertise across ecology, policy, conservation, and more.
Collaborative Experience – Engage with faculty, industry professionals, and peers to solve pressing environmental challenges.
Career-Focused – Build marketable skills to thrive in a wide range of environmental fields.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The ENRS curriculum is designed to develop leaders and problem-solvers in the environmental sector. Through coursework and applied projects, you will:

Analyze complex environmental systems to inform sustainable decision-making.
Engage with real-world stakeholders and environmental issues.
Develop expertise in conservation, policy, and resource management.
Strengthen written, oral, and digital communication skills for diverse audiences.
Apply critical and creative thinking to real-world environmental challenges.

COURSES YOU'LL TAKE:

core:

12 Credit Hours

Foundations in environmental and natural resource studies,
collaboration, and applied problem-solving

electives:

18 Credit Hours

Tailor your coursework to your career goals with classes in
collaborative practice, law and policy, global issues, and more.

culminating:

Apply your learning

Apply your learning by completing a capstone project that addresses a real-world environmental or natural resource issue.

ONLINE MS ENRS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Required Documents:

Official transcripts
Statement of Purpose (see prompt below)
Resume or CV
Work sample (A singular work or excerpt of 10-15 pages, excluding bibliography or appendices, written in English)

Upload a Statement of Purpose (1000 words). Address the following:

Objectives – Describe your academic and professional goals and how this program aligns with your career trajectory.
Experience – Summarize your educational background, professional experience, and any relevant projects, research, or applied work.
Program Interest – Explain your interest in this online graduate program and how it supports your development. If applicable, identify specific topics or areas of study you wish to explore.
Other (Optional) – Applicants may also include any additional information that provides context for the application, including non-traditional, practice-based, or other learning pathways that demonstrate readiness for graduate study.

International applicants must satisfy specific admissions requirements. See UW Admissions and the International Students and Scholars office for more information.

Careers in Environment & Natural Resources

The demand for environmental professionals is growing across nonprofits, government agencies, private industry, and research organizations. With an MS ENRS, you could:

Manage public lands, parks, and wilderness areas.
Advocate for environmental protections at local, state, and national levels.
Engage communities in conservation efforts and sustainability initiatives.
Communicate scientific research to policymakers and the public.

Potential Job Titles

Natural Resources Policy Consultant
Urban & Regional Planner
Conservation Manager
Environmental Educator
Stewardship Coordinator
Research Scientist

Top Employers

Bureau of Land Management
National Geographic
The Wilderness Society
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Teton Science Schools

(Real job titles and employers of Haub School alumni)

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The M.S. in Environment, Natural Resources & Society at the University of Wyoming prepares you for a meaningful career—on your terms.

Preferred application deadline July 15th'

'Fall semester begins August 25th'

Apply Now to take the next step toward becoming a leader in environmental and natural resource fields.

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