Doctor of Philosophy. Major in Natural Resources.
The Ph.D. degree is available with a major in natural resources. General Ph.D. requirements apply; see the Natural Resources and Society section for details.
Please see the College of Natural Resources graduate handbook for details and program requirements on earning the PhD in Natural Resources and Society degree.
1. Conduct innovative and high-quality research in natural resources by:
a) Demonstrating advanced and independent mastery and understanding of the scientific method and how it applies to disciplinary knowledge and principles;
b) Identifying knowledge gaps and/or management or social challenges, designing and proposing a research project with an original problem statement, analyzing data, and interpreting results;
c) Demonstrating original thought and insights to advance their discipline.
2. Effectively communicate both orally and in written format, including in peer-reviewed contexts and to a diversity of audiences.
3. Exhibit practices and behaviors conducive to developing a career in natural resource science and/or management.
