M.S. in Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Overview
The Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources offers a Master of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Students who pursue this degree will have two track options:
- The Research (Thesis) Track is designed for students who wish to gain experience through research methodology and technical writing in an original research project to be completed under the direction of a graduate faculty member.
- The Professional (Non-Thesis) Track is designed for students who desire to complete coursework that will further qualify them for public or agency employment, as well as strengthen advancement opportunities in their current or future employment.
Designed With You in Mind
Our master’s degree program offers you the ability to plan a relevant and personalized graduate experience where you’ll hone your knowledge and skills under the guidance of mentoring faculty in Wildlife and Natural Resources.
Program Objectives
- Provide students with two degree track options in order to mold their education to their specific academic needs.
- Provide students with experience through research methodology and technical writing.
- Give students the option to design their program of study to emphasize their interests in specific subject matter or broad-based advanced studies.
Estimated Completion
36 Credit Hours (18+ months)
Application Process
- Admission to Tarleton State University – Graduate Studies
- Additional Program Application Requirements
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Coursework Highlights
Non-Thesis Track
Class | Number | Class Name |
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AGRI | 5385 | Graduate Seminar for Agriculture and Environmental Science |
AGRI | 5390 | Special Topics |
WSES | 5086 | Problems in Natural Resource Science |
WSES | 5301 | Principles of Research in the Natural Resource Sciences |
WSES | 5302 | Natural Resource Ecology |
WSES | 5341 | Graduate Study Abroad in Natural Resource Conservation |
Thesis Track
Class | Number | Class Name |
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AGRI | 5385 | Graduate Seminar for Agriculture and Environmental Science |
AGRI | 5390 | Special Topics |
AGRI | 5688 | Thesis |
For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.
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