Natural Resources and Society (Ph.D.)

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. Students plan and conduct research or implement a project under the guidance of an advisor and/or committee while demonstrating intellectual independence.
2. Demonstrate original thought and insights to advance their discipline.
3. Develop skills in disseminating oral communication to peers in disciplinary research areas.
4. Demonstrate skills in disseminating written communication to peers in disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary research areas.
5. Demonstrate skills in disseminating and presenting complex information to non-science groups.
6. Demonstrate skills in synthesizing need of research focus to potential sponsors.