University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment

School of Natural Resources and Environment
Established 1927
Dean Marie Lynn Miranda
Academic staff
50
Location Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Nickname SNRE
Website snre.umich.edu

The School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) was originally founded as the School of Forestry in 1927. Although originally housed in the Kraus Building, it is now housed in the S.T. Dana Building. SNRE provides graduate-level degrees at the doctorate and master's levels. The school houses several research centers, works with experts in other fields at the University of Michigan, and works towards the goals of protecting the earth's resources and pursuing the achievement of a sustainable society.

Degree Programs

Master's-level education is offered in the following areas: The school offers two master's degrees: an M.S. (Master of Science) in Natural Resources and Environment and an M.L.A. (Master of Landscape Architecture) in Landscape Architecture.

Students in the M.S. program specialize in one of six fields of study:

  • Behavior, Education and Communication
  • Conservation Ecology
  • Environmental Informatics: GIS and Modeling
  • Environmental Justice
  • Environmental Policy and Planning
  • Sustainable Systems

Students pursuing an M.L.A. degree choose from two tracks:

Two doctorate-level degrees are offered by the school:

Dual-Degree Programs

SNRE has formally initiated three dual-degree programs:

In addition to above administration-approved dual-degree programs, SNRE students have initiated several additional dual-degree programs, including:

  • Anthropology
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering

Graduate Certificates

In addition to these programs and dual-degree programs, SNRE offers the following graduate certificate programs for any graduate student concurrently enrolled at the University of Michigan:


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