Educational Benefits

Colorado State University

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Department: Warner College of Natural Resources
Degrees Awarded: Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resources (MS)
Admissions Deadlines: Fall/Feb; Spring/July
Admissions Cycle: Rolling
Program Start: Fall or Spring
Founded: April 1988

Benefits

Eight semester internship credits may be earned for the Peace Corps assignment; competitively based scholarships, research and teaching assistantships may be available through the academic departments.

Description

Colorado State University (CSU) offers master of science programs through four departments in the College of Natural Resources: Geosciences; Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology; Forest, Rangeland, and Watershed Stewardship; and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Masters programs in International Watershed Management, Natural Resources Management, and the graduate degree program in Ecology are also available. Thirty semester credits are required to complete the program. Candidates are required to write a professional paper integrating issues related to the field experience with their area of academic experience. The program of study is individually designed to meet the student's professional/career objectives, taking into consideration the needs of the Peace Corps and the host country. Students can apply to one of the four departments and indicate their desired specialization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a program-related discipline; 3.0 GPA; GRE (judged relative to the student's desired specialization); three letters of recommendation; and a statement of professional/career objectives. Application packets can be requested from the Office of International Programs, Laurel Hall, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins CO 80523-1024 or intled@colostate.edu. It is recommended that students apply six months prior to the semester for which students intend to begin their studies.

For inquiries about Master's International, please contact your Peace Corps regional office at 800.424.8580. For Fellows/USA programs you may contact Fellows/USA at 800.424.8580 extension 1440.

Last updated Mar 19 2009