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. For more information, please review the College of Natural Resources Graduate Handbook.
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.
