This master鈥檚 degree program develops collaborative, interdisciplinary leaders in environmental fields such as natural resource management, planning, and administration across nonprofit, for profit, government, and academic settings.
Students earning the master of science in Environment, Natural Resources & Society (ENRS) will consult a Haub School advisor to design a program of study tailored to meet their educational goals. Students take courses and complete a Plan A research thesis or Plan B research project focusing on issues pertinent to environmental or natural resources management or policy.
Graduates of this program will:
develop an interdisciplinary and collaborative mindset;
experience critical engagement with community stakeholders and decision-makers;
excel in team-based collaborative environments;
gain experience in relevant and emergent research methods and practices;
demonstrate excellent written, oral, and digital communication across a range of audiences and purposes, including developing expertise in public engagement;
apply conceptual, critical, and creative thought to relevant environmental and natural resource issues; and,
analyze and evaluate complex systems that contribute to inclusive, sound, and well-informed decisions.
September 2025
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Wyoming,
Bim Kendall House, 804 E Fremont St,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82072, United States
Applicants must have completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants should have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale of 4.00)
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.