Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (ma) in University of Northern British Columbia, Canada

Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (ma) in University of Northern British Columbia

The Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies [MA(NRES)] offers students the opportunity to pursue studies of the social dimensions of human-environment interactions from a community-based or regional perspective. The degree is distinguished by its focus on human perspectives on historical and contemporary resource and environmental issues. It encourages the study of the social, cultural, ethical, economic and political dynamics of resource and land use, and environmental change in northern ecosystems.

Students must choose from the following areas of study:

• Environmental Studies
• Geography
• Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism

All students must complete Graduate Colloquia (NRES 701-.5 twice) during their course of studies,  NRES 700-3 and a research methods course approved by their supervisor and the Chair of the NRES Graduate Program.These required courses will provide students with an informed, integrated base for understanding multi-faceted resource and environmental issues. Elective courses will provide students with the option to pursue their specialized interests.

Candidates must complete a minimum of 6 elective credit hours at the graduate level (I.e., at or above the 600 level) that emphasize the human dimensions of resource or environmental issues. A maximum of 3 credit hours from independent studies can be counted towards the elective requirement. Specific details of course work are determined by the research area chosen by each student. The supervisory committee will ensure the appropriate selection of elective courses, and may require a student to complete more than 6 credit hours if weaknesses in the student's background exist (including undergraduate prerequisites for graduate courses) or if additional courses are required for professional accreditation.

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