Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Natural Resource Sciences - Human Dimensions in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Omaha United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Human Dimensions specialization aims to enhance ecosystem and natural resource stewardship by examining and influencing human perceptions and actions regarding both natural and managed environments. Today's environmental professionals must grasp the human factor—our behaviors, perspectives, and requirements—and integrate these insights into conservation strategies. They often play key roles in mediating group collaborations, settling disputes, shaping policies, educating communities, and championing environmental causes. Through a balanced mix of natural resources and social science coursework, this specialization delivers comprehensive training centered on human-environment relationships.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for admission to the Natural Resource Sciences or Applied Science graduate program, you must meet the following requirements:
A bachelor's degree (for the MS) or graduate degree (for the PhD) in Natural Resources or related field. You must demonstrate experience, knowledge, and course work relevant to your intended field of study, which could include: physical and biological sciences, humans as components of natural resource systems, and natural/human resource information gathering and synthesis.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point system).
For international applicants for whom English is not the first language, the TOEFL or IELTS exam is required, with a minimum score of:
550 paper-based
213 computer-based
79 web-based
6.5 on IELTS
A bachelor's degree (for the MS) or graduate degree (for the PhD) in Natural Resources or related field. You must demonstrate experience, knowledge, and course work relevant to your intended field of study, which could include: physical and biological sciences, humans as components of natural resource systems, and natural/human resource information gathering and synthesis.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point system).
For international applicants for whom English is not the first language, the TOEFL or IELTS exam is required, with a minimum score of:
550 paper-based
213 computer-based
79 web-based
6.5 on IELTS
Tuition
USD
19,788