Program Requirements
There is no application deadline for domestic students (rolling admissions); international students must apply four months prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin.
Minimum admission requirements:
- A bachelor's degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- This program does not have preparatory coursework prerequisites, though some core electives require economics (AREC 575) or physics and calculus (WSM 560A)
- For applicants whose native language is not English, view the most current test requirements
Degree requirements
This is a non-thesis master of science degree. You much complete a project or internship and produce a report and give a final public presentation.
Required coursework
- Must complete 32 units
- 12 to 13 units from core courses
- Complete RNR 696W Water, Society, and Policy Seminar (two units)
- 12 to 14 units from elective courses
- Complete MS Project, which include six units of RNR 909
- View course list
Additional Information
- No minor required
- Your committee consists of your faculty advisor who must be a member of the Graduate Faculty. Contact Debbie Cross if you have any questions (debbiecross@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail)).
- A plan of study must be completed in your second semester
- A project proposal must be approved by your faculty advisor in your second semester
- You must file an annual report each year by April 15
- You will be enrolled in RNR 696W your first and second semester in the program
Questions? Contact Graduate Coordinator Debbie Cross at debbiecross@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail)