Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
- Aquatic Sciences
- Digital Natural Resources
- Ecology of Natural Systems
- Forest Science
- Genetics
- Hardwood Products Innovations
- Natural Resource Social Science
- Quantitative Ecology
- Wildlife Science
The Department offers MS and PhD programs for Forestry and Natural Resources.
We prepare the next generation of professionals, discover new knowledge, and engage key stakeholders in the science, management and sustainable use of natural resources. Our world-class expertise in forestry, wildlife, fisheries & aquatic sciences, natural resources social science, and interdisciplinary ecology is helping solve some of the most important natural resource problems around the globe. The department maintains strong disciplinary research programs in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife, with an emphasis on applied ecology. Additional expertise exists in molecular biology, including genetics physiology and tissue culture, ecology of natural systems, fisheries and aquatic sciences, forest biology, forest measurement and assessment/GIS, natural resource social science, quatitative ecology, wildlife sciences, wood products and wood products manufacturing.
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This master’s degree prepares leaders to address complex conservation issues from local to global scales and is for those seeking to make a difference in the lives and ecosystems of our planet.
Develop your skills in ecological research, quantitative analysis, GIS, and leadership to become an effective advocate for environmental conservation, education and justice. Apply for partial scholarships!
The University of Connecticut offers a 12-credit (4-course) online graduate certificate in environmental sustainability. Course credits can be applied towards the Master of Energy & Environmental Management.