School of Natural Resources // College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

The School of Natural Resources (SNR) at the University of Missouri is a leading institution known for its long history of success and a holistic approach to managing natural resources. One of six divisions in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), SNR is a great place to learn and grow professionally. As a student in SNR, you’ll benefit from small classes, hands-on research opportunities, student clubs, modern classrooms, personalized guidance and a strong focus on preparing you for a career.

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DEGREES AND PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Majors

Join a top educational institution dedicated to exploring nature, sustainable resource management and improving public enjoyment at parks, recreation centers and sports events.

B.S. in Environmental Sciences B.S. in Natural Resource Science & Management B.S. in Parks, Recreation, Sport & Tourism

Graduate Studies

SNR offers one graduate degree, in Natural Resources, with seven emphasis offerings that span the disciplines, including water resources; agroforestry; human dimensions of natural resources; fisheries and wildlife sciences; forestry; parks, recreation and tourism; and soil, environmental and atmospheric sciences.

M.S. & Ph.D. in Natural Resources

Minors and Certificates

We offer multiple minors and a certificate as well as a combined minor with the Division of Animal Sciences.

Captive Wild Animal Management Coaching Sports (2025) Environmental Sciences Natural Environment & Human Health Natural Resource Science & Management Sustainability

750+

undergraduates in the School of Natural Resources

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research centers

Our SNR faculty have earned widespread recognition for their outstanding research, teaching and extension programs, both nationally and internationally. As an SNR graduate student, you can also collaborate with our research partners and federal partners housed on campus.

Research

Jason Young, instructor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award

Young, internship supervisor for Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism students in the School of Natural Resources, received the award to acknowledge his teaching excellence.

Featured News

Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Jhonathan Ordinola Diaz CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lindsey Batson Jason Young, instructor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award Shuangyu Xu, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award More Featured News

Accolades

Jason Young, instructor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award School of Natural Resources recognizes faculty, staff, students and alumni at 2024 SNR Awards Fourth annual CAFNR Research Symposium poster winners announced Biochemistry and School of Natural Resources advisors selected for UM System Advisor Development program for the 2024-25 school year More Accolades

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College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources