The Environment and Natural Resources Graduate Program (ENRGP) is the academic home for a group of graduate students and faculty within the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) who share a common interest in improving our understanding of the environment, our natural resources, and our ability to protect and manage them. Our students and faculty are engaged in research, education, and learning in a variety of areas in the natural and social sciences.
ENRGP prepares students with the expertise needed to follow pursuits in the public or private sectors in research, policy development, environmental and natural resource management, and more.
The Ohio State University is the perfect place to pursue your graduate degree. Not only will you have access to all the resources that one of the largest comprehensive universities in the U.S. has to offer—you will also get to experience the tight-knit community and more personal connections among graduate students and faculty within the School of Environment and Natural Resources. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds to apply to our graduate programs. Click here to learn more about why you should choose Ohio State.
The decision to pursue graduate studies should not be taken lightly. It is important to understand your interests, specific career and education goals, and strengths and weaknesses before applying. We encourage all potential applicants to pursue internships, employment, or volunteer work with environmental and natural resources-related agencies and organizations after completing a bachelor's degree to gain valuable experience and knowledge about the career or research you want to pursue in greater depth.
We offer the following graduate programs of study:
- Research programs
- Professional practice programs
- Degree enhancements for Ohio State students
Student Spotlight!
Alayna Dorobek, a Master of Science student in Fisheries & Wildlife Science, shares her learning experiences at the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in the video below.