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Natural Resources Master's Degree Program

Contact Information
School of Natural Resources

About the program

This is a 30-credit, non-thesis graduate program developed for the continuing education of early- to mid-career professionals who want to acquire expertise in the latest developments in the natural resources and related disciplines.

Applications (see instructions below) will be reviewed by the MNR Admissions Committee. Potential major professor/advisers must agree to work with a student before formal admittance into the program.  For information about the program prospective students should contact: Dr. Bruce Cutter, Associate Director, School of Natural Resources at:  CutterB@missouri.edu

Degrees

  • Master of Natural Resources

Admission Contact Information

School of Natural Resources
103 Anheuser-Busch Natural
Resources Building
Columbia, Missouri 65211
573-882-7045

Instructions for Applying

Before you can begin graduate study, you must be admitted by both the School of Natural Resources
(SNR) and the MU Graduate School. Follow the application procedures described below:

1. Form A (PDF): Complete Form A and return it to the following address:
Master’s in Natural Resources
Program
The School of Natural Resources
103 Anheuser-Busch Natura
Resources Building
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Be sure to indicate your intended emphasis area and the name(s) of your proposed adviser(s).
2. Educational Objectives: Provide a one-two page (typed, double-spaced) statement of your educational objectives and why you wish to enroll in our program. This statement is vital. This should be submitted with Form A.
3. Transcripts: Submit copies of your college or university transcripts with Form A and your educational
objectives statement. These can be photocopies for our purposes.
4. Letters of Support: Have at least three (3) letters of support from people who are familiar with your ability and academic performance sent to the above address. Form B should be used for this purpose. Please complete a separate Form B for each person who willing providing a reference.

Tentative Acceptance into the Master’s in Natural Resources Master’s Degree Program
When all of the above materials have been received, the MNR committee will review them. You will then be notified of your status.