Description
Students pursuing a Master’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management can develop customized programs based on their educational and employment objectives. Our students have obtained careers in a wide variety of governmental and private sector jobs that require training in resource management and environmental science.

Graduate Program Description

Graduate Admission Policy

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Course Work

Graduate School

Financial Aid

Doctorate in Education Science

Field Studies

Workshops

Scholarships

Careers and Internships

Graduate students can choose from the M.S. or M.A. degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Management with the primary difference being that M.S. students complete a thesis. Both programs require a minimum of 33 credit hours of course work, including Graduate Research Methodology (NREM 608) and Seminar (NREM 609). Candidates for the M.A. and M.S. degrees have slightly different program requirements. Students enrolling in the M.A. degree program complete a Research Paper/Creative Project (RES 697). M.S. degree students will take Thesis (THES 698) for 6 hours and supporting course work as determined by their graduate committee. All new M.S. and M.A. students will consult with the departmental chairperson (who serves as graduate student advisor) before registering for courses.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management can serve as a major or cognate for students enrolled in the Doctor of Education degree program (Ed.D).  This degree is targeted at individuals who plan to teach at the post secondary level. To find out more on Ball State University's Ed. D. in Science go to: Doctorate in Education Science.