The Department of Natural Resource Management offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis) in Range and Wildlife Management and a Master of Agriculture (non-thesis) degree in Natural Resource Conservation. The graduate program is designed to prepare students for advanced education (PhD) and for careers in teaching, extension, research, management, and other occupations requiring the higher level capabilities of a resource manager/scientist.
Master of Science, Thesis Option
Under this option, students will complete 30 hours of graduate course work and complete and defend a thesis. Students will work with a faculty advisor from NRM to develop their research project. When funding is available, a graduate assistantship will be offered as well as funding to conduct the research. These assistantships are often advertised, but other opportunities may be available. Thus, you are encouraged to contact the faculty member you are interested in working with directly prior to your application. This is the most competitive option as funding and research projects are limited.
Master of Science, Non-Thesis Option
Under this option, students will complete 30 hours of graduate course work and a record of study. A small research project will be conducted and a record of study (a comprehensive report) will be submitted to the graduate committee. Students will work with a faculty mentor from NRM to develop this research project. Since external funding is not usually needed, more opportunities are available for this option.
Note: NRM also offers teaching assistantships for some students in our Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis) programs. These assistantships are limited, but offer another means of support while providing students with teaching experience.
Please review the Sul Ross Graduate Student Admissions page for detailed information on applying to SRSU.
In order to apply to the graduate program in NRM, students will need to complete the following requirements:
- Apply for admission to SRSU graduate school using the Texas Common Application at www.applytexas.org
- Official college/university transcripts from all institutions attended sent to the Registrar’s Office.
- Additional requirements by the NRM department (to be mailed to SRSU Graduate Admissions Office):
—Official GRE scores (not required for the Master of Agriculture program).
—2 letters of recommendation.
—Letter of intent (please specify which masters option and program concentration/major advisor you are interested in).
—Resume or vita
| Dr. Ryan Luna Chair of NRM and Kelly R. Thompson Professor of Quail Management RAS 111A 432.837.8615 rluna@sulross.edu |
Dr. Bonnie Warnock Dean of ANRS, Clint Josey Endowed Chair, and Professor of Range Management RAS 101A 432.837.8201 bwarnock@sulross.edu |
| Dr. Patricia Moody Harveson James A. “Buddy” Davidson Endowed Chair and Professor of Conservation Biology RAS 114 432.837.8826 pharveson@sulross.edu |
Mr. Richard Mrozinski Lecturer RAS 113 432.837.8606/FAX 432.837.8406 richard.mrozinski@sulross.edu |
| Dr. Louis Harveson Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. Endowed Director of BRI and Professor of Wildlife Management RAS 136 432.837.8225 harveson@sulross.edu |
Dr. Carlos Gonzalez Nau Endowed Professor in Habitat Research and Management RAS 432.837.8632 carlos.gonzalez-gonzalez@sulross.edu |
| Jeffrey Keeling Part-time Lecturer RAS 111 432.837.8488 jkee675@sulross.edu |
Nichole Lake Part-time Lecturer RAS 111 432.837.8488 nal19gt @sulross.edu |
| Jeanne Pinkerton Administrative Assistant RAS 111 432.837.8488/FAX 832.837.8406 jeanne.pinkerton@sulross.edu |
MS R&W Thesis Advising Checklist
Master of Science in Range and Wildlife Management, thesis
Semester I, Fall
Semester II, Spring
NRM 5412
4 credit hours
NRM 5305
3 credit hours
GEOL 5402
4 credit hours
NRM 5311
3 credit hours
NRM 6301
3 credit hours
NRM 5413
4 credit hours
Total: 11 sch
Total: 10 sch
Semester III, Summer
–
NRM 5302
3 credit hours
–
–
Total: 3 sch
–
Semester IV, Fall
Semester V, Fall
NRM 6302
3 credit hours
NRM 5306 (if GEOL 5402 was not taken during fall)
3 credit hours
NRM Graduate Elective
3 credit hours
NRM 5302
3 credit hours
Total: 3-6 sch
Total: 3-6 sch
Total Credit Hours Required for Master of Science in Range and Wildlife Management (thesis): 32
MS RW non-thesis Advising Checklist
Master of Science in Range and Wildlife Management, non-thesis
Semester I, Fall
Semester II, Spring
NRM 5412
4 credit hours
NRM 5305
3 credit hours
GEOL 5402
4 credit hours
NRM 5311
3 credit hours
NRM Elective
3 credit hours
NRM 5413
4 credit hours
Total: 11 sch
Total: 10 sch
Semester III, Summer
–
NRM 5302
3 credit hours
–
–
NRM 5304
3 credit hours
–
–
Total: 6 sch
–
Semester IV, Fall
Semester V, Fall
NRM 5302
3 credit hours
NRM 5306 (if GEOL 5402 was not taken during fall)
3 credit hours
NRM Graduate Electives
6 credit hours
–
–
Total: 3-9 sch
Total: 0-3 sch
Total Credit Hours Required for Master of Science in Range and Wildlife Management (non-thesis): 32
