Natural resources | Restoration ecology and habitat management option
Master of Natural Resources
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Habitat restoration for real-world change
The restoration ecology and habitat management option of the Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree prepares you for careers across the globe where a deep understanding of ecological theory and practice is needed to restore and manage diverse ecosystems including forests, conserved wildlands and public spaces, and fish and wildlife habitats.
The restoration ecology and habitat management curriculum is designed to give you the tools to apply conservation principles to a broad range of restoration challenges, including community preparedness practices, restoration and remediation of aquatic, terrestrial and even atmospheric (air quality) environments. Our courses and faculty represent a wide breadth of knowledge and on-the-ground experience in fire, wildlife and fisheries, rangelands, environmental sciences, and forest ecology and policy.
The restoration ecology and habitat management option of the MNR also challenges you to grow your skills in advanced science interpretation and communication across all subjects. Successful restoration and habitat management requires working with people and communities, and we prepare you to lead your fellow professionals and peers to successfully conserve and manage our cherished natural resources. Join the country’s largest natural resources graduate program in person or online.
Highlights of this program include:
- Non-thesis online or in-person program designed for working professionals to work at their own pace
- Choose from over 60 online courses in natural resources to craft your own curriculum.
- Multiple restoration practicum experiences are built into the program
- Faculty with practical expertise across terrestrial and aquatic restoration ecology
- Complete the degree in as little as three semesters
- Up to 12 applicable graduate-level credits can be transferred into the program
- Apply year-round
Program curriculum includes:
- 14 core credits (restoration ecology practicum or wetland restoration; environmental regulations or NEPA; restoration ecology; landscape and habitat dynamics or landscape ecology)
- Two courses in policy, planning, and society
- One course in tools and technology
- Two courses in ecology and management
- Comprehensive final portfolio
- 30 credits total. See full curriculum in catalog
View the online natural resources graduate handbook
Healing ecosystems, growing leaders
Application information
Applicants for the MNR in natural resources, restoration ecology and habitat management 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: Two
Program availability:
Concentration: non-thesis
Semester intake: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Deadlines: Fall/Summer semester – April 1; Spring semester – November 1
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Review the CNR Graduate Studies Handbook for additional information.
Contact information
College of Natural Resources Graduate Studies Office: cnr-grad-studies@uidaho.edu, 208-885-1505
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu; 208-885-4001
Costs and funding
There is no full-time tuition rate for the online Master of Natural Resources (FEM, REHM, INR and FWSM options. All online students pay the same per-credit tuition, regardless of residency, term or enrollment status. MNR courses are $649 per credit hour for online courses, plus a $35 per credit fee for online courses. Some courses include additional fees.
Gain practical, interdisciplinary perspectives on conservation, policy and land management with the integrated natural resources option for the Master of Natural Resources program. Out-of-state students taking in-person classes pay nonresident tuition and fees.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are a natural resources professional who wants to advance into a management or administrative role
- Want to begin a new career advancing restoration of ecosystems
- Want to earn your degree while you continue working
- Want to earn a degree at your own pace and online
- Work well independently
- Have strong communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,039 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Natural Sciences Managers • Water Resource Specialists
$153,637 - Environmental Restoration Planners
$92,730 - Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$87,482 - Park Naturalists • Conservation Scientists
$76,794 - Biological Technicians
$55,143
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