Master of Science in Conservation Technology

The master's program in Conservation Technology is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in conservation and natural resource management. It is a non-thesis, course-based master's program with a heavy emphasis on basic and applied research. The degree provides a strong foundation in marketable skills. Graduates possess quantitative and technical skills that are in demand from a wide variety of employers, including environmental consulting and insurance companies, non-governmental organizations, and local, state and federal agencies.

By working across fields in genetics, geographic information systems (GIS), and ecological modeling, students develop the expertise they need to create solutions for today’s most challenging conservation issues. Students delve into climate-change analysis, marine ecosystems management, and advanced methods to improve and protect the country’s natural resources.

The degree is designed be completed in one year (two semesters and a summer session) or one-and-a-half years (three semesters). Because it is a course-based, non-thesis, professional degree, students must secure their own sources of funding. They are not eligible for teaching assistantships, nor are they eligible to transfer to research-based graduate programs.