The department offers opportunities for graduate study through the MS, Ph.D, and graduate certificate certificate programs listed below.

The MS degree requires a minimum of 30 credits, of which 24 must be in residence.   There are two options available in the MS:  The Plan A requires students to complete coursework, as well as a research thesis; The Plan B is a nonthesis, terminal degree, based largely on coursework and a professional paper or project.

For the Ph.D. degree, there is a more variable amount of required coursework, as well as a research dissertation.  Compared to the MS degree, the Ph.D. degree has a greater emphasis on theory, research methods, writing research proposals, and publishing research in peer reviewed outlets. 
 
How do we decide on graduate student acceptance?

Graduate Programs Offered:

Ph.D. Programs

Ecology
Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management

M.S. Programs

Bioregional Planning
Ecology
Geography
Geography Peace Corps Master's International program
Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management
Recreation Resource Management

Certificate Programs

NEPA Certificate Program

Prospective Student Resources:

Application Requirements
Application Process

About Logan
Financial Assistance

Jobs
Research
School of Graduate Studies

USU School of Graduate Studies Scholarships

 

Examples of graduate student topics

If you have any questions about the application process, or if you are a current ENVS graduate student and have questions regarding your current program, please contact Becky Hirst 435-797-3781.