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Environment, Natural Resources and Society

Master of Science (M.S.)

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Earn Your M.S. in Environment, Natural Resources and Society at UW

Ready to make an impact? Welcome to the University of Wyoming — where students study complex natural resource issues, work in cohorts and learn to solve pressing environmental challenges.

The environment, natural resources and society program (ENRS) prioritizes experiential learning so students graduate with marketable skills and the knowledge required to make a difference.

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Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources

About the Environment, Society and Natural Resources Master’s Program

The environment, society and natural resources master’s program (ENRS) is an excellent place to further your career in conservation and research. Our program utilizes a cohort model to build peer relationships and encourage students to work together toward solutions for pressing environmental challenges.

As part of this program, you will take innovative courses in ecology, water resources, conservation and more. You’ll additionally work with our accomplished faculty members and gain hands-on fieldwork experience.

Applicants to the M.S. in environment, natural resources and society must apply directly to the University of Wyoming. Applications for graduate assistantships should be directed to the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.

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UW’s natural resource degree program is led by dedicated and highly-regarded faculty, including:

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What Can You Do With an Environment, Natural Resources and Society Master's Degree?

Graduates with a natural resources master’s degree go on to make a difference in conservation and research across the country. 

Environment, Natural Resources and Society Careers

Here are a few of the job titles our graduates hold:

  • Research Associate
  • Director of Conservation
  • Conservation Director
  • Public Involvement Associate

Other Notable Alumni Employers:

  • University of Wyoming WORTH Initiative
  • Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)
  • Sheridan Community Land Trust
  • The Langdon Group

 

 

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Student Spotlight

ENRS graduate student Janna Black received an “Adapting to Climate Change in Wyoming” grant from the Western Water Assessment and the University of Wyoming Center for Climate, Water and People.

For her project, she partnered with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition to implement Indigenous youth culture and climate day camps in Kinnear, WY. To accomplish this, she partnered with the Northern Arapahoe Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Wyoming Indian Schools, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park and many others.

 

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Environment, Natural Resources and Society Program Highlights

ENRS students not only learn how to conduct scientific research and statistical analyses, but they gain hands-on experience working alongside notable faculty. Here are a few of the highlights you’ll experience if you become part of the ENRS graduate program:

Experiential Learning

The Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources prioritizes getting out into the field and giving students hands-on learning opportunities.

For example, master’s students are required to take an orientation course that includes an overnight field component. During the overnight visit, students stay at an educational facility in the Platte Valley and spend time interacting with scientists, landowners and agency employees. Most recently, students explored the dual challenges of water and wildlife management and visited the Saratoga hot springs.

Student Organizations

The University of Wyoming is home to many thriving student-led organizations, and the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources is no exception. As part of the environment, society and natural resources master’s program, you may be interested in one of the following organizations:

ACRES Student Farm

Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Club

Campus Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Coalition

 

I would not have gotten [a job in the facilitation field] without being in the ENRS program for two reasons. First, my boss was a guest speaker in Corrie Knapp's ENRS 5900 class and talked to us about natural resources facilitation. I then used my collaborative practicum to interview my boss, which made the connection. Second, taking Steve's facilitation class and the Collaborative Practice minor gave me the collaboration chops to feel confident going into the interview. I got that interview because I reached out to my boss while I was in the job search phase just trying to get some advice on applying to this field. She then responded, well we are hiring right now, you should apply! There was definitely a little bit of luck there, but because I made the connection in class, deepened through my collaborative practicum, and solidified my skills with the Collaborative Practice Minor, I was able to get the job.

- Will Benkelman
M.S. ENRS ‘23

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Haub School of ENR

University of Wyoming

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804 E Fremont St

Laramie, WY 82072

Phone: (307) 766-5080

Email: haub.school@uwyo.edu