Master of Science Degree in Social Ecology (MSEC) 1 ½ Yrs F/T.
Entry Requirements: A good first degree at least 2.1 in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Geography or Rural and Urban Planning.

Core Courses in Social Ecology

MSEC 501 Human Ecology: The course is multi-disciplinary and introduces students to ecological principles, the interaction between humans and natural resources systems.

MSEC502 Research Methods and Tools for Social Ecological Analysis: The course covers aspects of social ecology.

MSEC503 Rural Livelihoods Strategies and Ecology: The course covers human interaction and exploitation of natural resources for livelihood and welfare.

 MSEC 504  Natural Resource Policy Analysis: The course considers natural resources as global commons and analyzes the formulation and implementation of policy on them at the local, national, regional and international levels.

 MSEC505  Institutional Aspects of Natural Resource Management: The course focuses on the linkages between institutions and natural resources management.

 MSEC506  Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution in Natural Resource Use: The course provides a theoretical foundation in the field of conflict identification, analysis and management.

 MSEC570 Dissertation            : Research Project                                                                                

 

Optional Courses in Social Ecology

MSEC507 Ecological Economics

MSEC508 Environmental Comm. Skills

MSEC509 Environmental Management & Protection

MPOS503 Population and Development