Master of Natural Resources - Geospatial Information Science

A 33 hour terminal degree (no thesis required), suitable for students who want additional instruction/training in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resources Management & Sustainability, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Wildlife Ecology & Management.
If youre looking for additional training in a natural resources field, or are looking to transition your career to options beyond a cubicle, our Master of Natural Resources degree could be a great fit.

This non-thesis, terminal degree includes at least 33 hours of graduate-level coursework that can be completed in as little as three semesters. Choose from among several areas of emphasis:

Community Forestry and Arboriculture
Environmental Education
Fisheries Science
Geospatial Information Science (GIS)
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Policy and Sustainability
Water and Soil Resources
Wildlife Science

Geospatial Information Science has become a key component of modern natural resource management. Advancements in GIS software, availability of remotely sensed imagery from satellites, aircraft and drones, along with powerful computers, are revolutionizing our understanding of natural processes and expanding our ability to shape them. Familiarity with geospatial analysis is increasingly important to employers, and specialization in the Geospatial Information Science disciplinary area can open a number of unique employment opportunities. Warnell's graduate program builds on the broad range of applications of geospatial information science represented by our faculty (e.g., precision forestry, wildlife habitat modeling, forest planning, movement ecology, landscape ecology, among others), utilizes cutting-edge technology, and is flexible enough to apply to a variety of natural resource emphasis areas. A specialized Area of Emphasis is available for MFR students. Graduates can find jobs in academia, NGOs, state and federal agencies, and consulting firms.

Submit under the Resume supporting document portal in the Graduate School application. A CV is a comprehensive document that elaborates on education, publications, and other achievements.

GRE scores must be sent to Graduate Admissions directly by the responsible testing agency. You MUST list UGA (ETS code: 5813) as an actual Score Recipient.

Scores must be sent to Graduate Admissions directly by the responsible testing agency. Applicable only to international students whose native language is not English.

Submit under the Statement of Purpose supporting document portal in the Graduate School application. This personal statement should express your reasons for seeking the degree, your interest in the field, and your expectations for the future. The statement should be typed in essay format with a title of Career Goals.

Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission.

Three letters of recommendation are a departmental requirement. As part of the Graduate School's online application, applicants should include the email addresses of three recommenders. This will prompt the recommenders to submit letters of recommendation for your application.

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Undergraduate GPA - 3.0.