NREP Program

Program Specifics

The NREP program applies a multidisciplinary social science lens to natural resources and energy issues, with a strong emphasis on original research, critical thinking and oral communication. With students coming from a variety of academic backgrounds, as well as educational and professional experiences, this program provides unique opportunities and situations to help you meet your individual goals.

Environmental groups such as Natural Resources Defense Council and Environmental Defense Fund
Government agencies like Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Nonprofit groups such as Center for Clean Air Policy, World Resources Institute and Center fo Climate Strategies
Private sector

CEO, Gradiant Energy Services
Risk Management Consultant, Harvard Risk Management Corporation
Economist, The World Bank
Executive Director, Colorado AG Water Alliance

Career Services

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

DiggerNet

Degree Costs

$999 per credit hour

Master’s degree: 30 credit hours
Professional certificate: 12 credit hours

Honors and Scholars Programs

Scholarships

Financial Aid

Additional Resources

Degree Requirements

Core Courses

Six core courses worth 18 credit hours. Five are taught with a focus on social sciences, humanities and legal frameworks; the sixth is a quantitative course you can select from among several taught on campus
For the quantitative class, with the program director’s prior approval, students may request to take an online course or one from another campus that is equivalent to one of those offered at Mines

Elective Courses

At least four elective courses worth 12 credit hours, allowing them to focus on the areas of greatest interest
Courses are offered in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HAAS) Division as well as in economics, engineering and science
At least two courses must be from HAAS
Up to two classes may be at the 400 level
Be sure to check with the relevant professor on pre-requisits for courses outside the HAAS Division

Course Catalog