Graduate Rangeland Ecology Degrees

The rangeland ecology program emphasizes interdisciplinary study of, and research on, the world's rangelands.  Both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees emphasize education and training in land resource management, research, and teaching.  Graduate programs require that students develop a thorough knowledge of the structure, function, and management of rangeland ecosystems. 

This curriculum is accredited by the Society for Range Management. 

Students may pursue broad courses of study (such as systems ecology and natural resource administration) or studies in the specialized range fields listed below.   

Fields of Study for M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
  • soil-plant relations
  • biometry
  • nutrition
  • ecophysiology
  • autecology
  • synecology
  • riparian ecology 
  • riparian management
  • grazing management
  • weed management
  • restoration ecology
  • community based resource management
  • global change

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    Master of Science: Distance Learning

    The department also offers a distance Master of Science degree in Rangeland Ecosystem Science.  This program, a conservation-oriented master's degree focusing on rangeland management, serves professionals who have undergraduate degrees in other natural resource or biological science areas and who want advanced training in natural resource management concepts and procedures.  Information for this degree program and an on-line application for Graduate School can be found on the web site for the Division of Continuing Education.  On the second page of the application (under description of teaching, research...), please indicate whether you are applying for the Plan A or Plan B Distance Option.  

     
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