Public Policy Research Institute

Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program

The Institute directs an interdisciplinary Natural Resource Conflict Resolution Program – the only graduate-level program in the nation specifically designed to provide students a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of preventing and resolving disputes related to the integration of social, economic, and environmental interests.  The program is co-sponsored by the University of Montana Graduate School, School of Business Administration, College of Forestry and Conservation, School of Law, and College of Arts and Sciences.

For a complete description of the program, click here  (325 KB PDF file)

Additionally, please visit the following links for more information on various aspects of the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program:

Model Application (165KB PDF)
Reguired and Elective Courses (81KB PDF)
NRCR Practicum 2008 (68KB PDF)
Portfolio Requirements (153KB PDF)
Model Portfolio
Student Portfolios
Graduate School Certificate Application (75KB PDF)
Current Enrollment and Recent Graduates (46KB PDF)