Overview

Programs in Natural Resources / Programs in Natural Resources is located in Arcata, CA, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Forestry
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Watershed management
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Wastewater utilization
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Fisheries
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Wildlife
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Natural resources planning and interpretation
Master of Science (MS)	Natural resources	Rangeland resources and wildland soils

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	32

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

70

Applied

23

Accepted

17

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	No
Spring deadline	September 30th	September 30th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Appropriate bachelor's degree, minimum GPA of 2.5, 3 letters of recommendation, resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 500

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1

Student Body

90

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.33%
Black or African American	1.11%
White or Caucasian	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.22%
Asian	1.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	11.11%
Unknown	7.78%

Gender

Male (44%)

Female (55%)

Faculty

57

Total faculty

Full-time - 31

Part-time - 26

Male (36)

Female (21)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Spotted owl habitat, pre-settlement vegetation, hardwood utilization, tree physiology, fisheries
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA  95521-8299
United States

Contact Dr. Erin Kelly
Graduate Program Coordinator
Email: eck107@humboldt.edu
Phone: 707-826-5805

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