In our M.S. program, you’ll find a rewarding balance of rigorous curriculum and independent research. Our affiliation with the Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research and the Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, and with other science departments, expands your opportunities for collaborative research. Our geographical location between two major rivers, in an area with forest, farmland, wetlands and other ecosystems, provides outstanding options for nearby field research.We offer a traditional master’s degree track, which includes a research thesis. Or you can earn a professional master’s degree by fulfilling coursework requirements and professional internship experience.