Natural resources | Environmental education and science communication option
Master of Natural Resources
Overview
- Cost: $29,210
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*An additional $35 per-credit web-based course fee applies
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Get outside and make a difference
The environmental education and science communication Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is a graduate residency program that allows you to earn your MNR in only 10.5 months. Live at the University of Idaho McCall Field Campus while you take courses in science communication, leadership, place-based education and ecology. Gain communication experience by applying what you learn in the classroom to your role as a field instructor for the nationally recognized McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS).
Key program details:
- 32 credit, non-thesis program – completed in 10.5 months.
- Class weeks consist of a preset schedule of day-long classes, field trips and guest speakers.
- Practicum weeks are spent as an instructor at the McCall Outdoor Science School, leading K12 students to explore the ecology of Ponderosa State Park.
- Highlight is a 3-day visit to University of Idaho’s Taylor Wilderness Research Station, located in the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.
- No GRE required.
By combining theory and practice, you will develop the skills to educate communities about natural resources and build a career that connects people with place.
Find more information about the M.N.R. Environmental Education and Science Communication option in the MOSS Brochure.
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Want to earn a master’s degree in less than a year.
- Are excited to join a collaborative community of diverse learners.
- See your future as part of a professional network of leaders and changemakers.
Earn your degree. Make a difference. Find your place.
Curriculum
The Master of Natural Resources in environmental education and science is a 32-credit, non-thesis, course-based graduate degree designed to provide advanced, applied training in environmental education. Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Program starts fall semester.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,909 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Natural Sciences Managers
$153,637 - Environmental Restoration Planners
$92,730 - Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$87,482 - Instructional Coordinators
$86,539 - Conservation Scientists • Park Naturalists
$76,794
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Costs and funding
The current cost of the MNR EESC program is $28,360 billed over two semesters.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
For a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees visit the McCall Field Campus Academics page.
Contact information
Have questions about the program, research opportunities or the graduate student experience? Connect with our program team for more information.
Program contact:
Program Coordinator, McCall Field Campus
Leslie Dorsey
ldorsey@uidaho.edu
For questions related to admissions, application materials, transcripts or enrollment steps, contact Graduate Admissions:
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Interested in research areas? Explore faculty expertise, research interests on the department’s faculty page.
Application information
Applicants for the M.N.R. Environmental Education and Science communication program must meet the following admission requirements:
Program availability
- Concentration: non-thesis
- Semester intake: Fall
- Not eligible for international students who require F-1 status
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
University requirements
- Education level: Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program).
Transcripts from all attended post-secondary or undergraduate institutions will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for the initial admission review and admission offer. Official transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions by the issuing institution(s) will be required upon admission. View more information on the Graduate Admissions page.
- GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.)
- Letters of recommendation: two
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential)
- English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language).
- Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency.
- Application Fee: $50
Application and admission process
Applications are submitted online and are specific to the program and term selected. Applicants seeking admission to multiple programs must submit a separate application for each program.
Before submitting an application, applicants must provide personal and academic information from all post-secondary institutions attended, and their intended program and start term.
Applications are reviewed for admission by the academic program. Only complete applications, including required letters of recommendation and payment of the application fee, will be forwarded for evaluation and admission decision. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their applications early to allow sufficient time for a thorough review.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Overview
- Cost: $29,210
Explore scholarships and financial aid
*An additional $35 per-credit web-based course fee applies
Related Topics
Have questions?
Have questions about the program? Connect with Leslie, our program manager, or request more information to learn about curriculum, faculty advisors, research opportunities, graduate funding and career outcomes.
Leslie Dorsey
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