Tribal Resource and Environmental Stewardship M.T.R.E.S.

The Master of Tribal Resource and Environmental Stewardship is an applied degree designed to meet the professional and leadership needs of tribal natural resources and environmental programs. Students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills for natural resources careers responsive to community needs and aspirations. Those who currently work or aspire to work in natural resources programs in tribal governance and related contexts will benefit from this program's emphasis on integrated approaches to the stewardship and protection of natural resources based upon Indigenous environmental systems and worldviews. The curriculum is based upon the interrelationship of biological, physical, and cultural systems. Required courses address program operations, sustainability, and integrated ecosystems studies. The elective course and the capstone project provide opportunities for personalized areas of focus.

Program delivery is designed to accommodate working professionals and support existing commitments to families and home communities.