Natural resources | Environmental education and science option communication option
Master of Natural Resources
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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).
By combining theory and practice, you will develop the skills to educate communities about natural resources and build a career that connects people with the wider world of science and the environment.
Find more information about the M.N.R. Environmental Education and Science Communication option in the MOSS Brochure.
View the online natural resources graduate handbook
One year. One degree. Endless impact
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want to earn your degree while gaining powerful hands-on experience.
- 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.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,824 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$82,848 - Environmental Restoration Planners
$85,618 - Natural Sciences Managers
$152,883 - Conservation Scientists • Park Naturalists
$77,179 - Biological Technicians
$49,271
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Application information
Applicants for the M.N.R. in natural resources, environmental education and science communication must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
Program availability:
Concentration: non-thesis
Semester intake: Fall
- Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
Deadlines: General application deadlines. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Program Coordinator, McCall Field Campus: Leslie Dorsey, ldorsey@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu; 208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.