2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 06, 2025  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Natural Resource Management Specialization

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Michele Dudash, Department Head and Professor
Department of Natural Resource Management
Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Laboratory 138, Box 2140B
605-688-6121

Program Information

The Natural Resource Management specialization will provide training in ecology, evolution, environmental sciences, and range areas of expertise with a focus on basic and applied research.

Course Delivery Format

Biological Sciences courses are delivered face-to-face and enhanced with web-based instruction. Online delivery may be offered for specific courses. Field research may require extended time periods away from campus.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Thesis 30 Credit Hours
  Non-Thesis 32 Credit Hours

Core Requirements


  • Credits: 1 (2 credits required)
  • STAT courses numbered 500 level or higher Credits: 3
  • Additional course credits from BOT, EES, NRM, RANG, or WL numbered 500-level or higher Credits: 6

Select one of the following options


Thesis


Non-Thesis


Total Required Credits: 30 (Thesis), 32 (Non-Thesis)


Additional Admission Requirements


GRE: Not Required
TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

General Requirements


Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework. For additional information, refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .

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