The Department of Animal and Range Sciences offers graduate work in range science leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Specific areas of study include rangeland ecology and management, restoration ecology, animal and plant nutrition, plant taxonomy, disturbed land reclamation, animal behavior and physiology, brush and weed control, ecophysiology, and watershed management.

Application Deadlines

• February 15 for Summer & Fall enrollment
• October 1 for Spring enrollment

Department Requirements

• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Graduate Application

Degree Requirements

• Range Science Master of Science
• Range Science Doctor of Philosophy

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences is a sponsoring department in the recently approved interdisciplinary graduate degree program that offers both an M.S. and Ph.D. degree in Water Science and Management. The degree program is being handled through the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES). Interested students are encouraged to contact the Department Head of Animal and Range Sciences, Shanna Ivey, at (575) 646-5279 or sivey@nmsu.edu for more information.

Links

• Graduate School Website
• International Programs Website
• Graduate Student Handbook

Contact – Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Hatim Geli
Chairman, Range Science Graduate Committee
Department of Animal & Range Sciences, NMSU
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3-I
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003
Phone: (575) 646-1640
Fax: (575) 646-5441
Email: hgeli@nmsu.edu