The Master of Conservation Leadership program prepares leaders to address complex conservation issues. The program is built around principles of experiential learning, interdisciplinary instruction, and project-based application. Our students work closely with a network of practitioners and organizations throughout their time in the program to both learn from and contribute to real conservation problem-solving. Conservation Leadership is the option for individuals seeking to make a difference in the lives and ecosystems of our planet.
The Master’s in Conservation Leadership is 18 months, including two semesters of full-time coursework followed by a four month capstone project period. Coursework prepares students to work in the conservation field by developing skills and knowledge in leadership, collaboration, systems-thinking, innovation, and other skills. The Capstone Project gives students the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge to a real conservation issue by working with a community partner and developing a project deliverable to help the organization further their conservation work.
MISSION
The mission of the Master of Conservation Leadership program is to inspire and train the next generation of leaders with the theoretical and applied knowledge to make a difference in the world through learning experiences that are experiential, collaboration and project-based.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Master of Conservation Leadership program has seven core objectives that students achieve upon graduating from the program:
Analyze conservation issues from multiple disciplines and stakeholder perspectives
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and individuals
Utilize systems thinking to examine conservation issues
Apply interdisciplinary problem-solving approaches to conservation issues
Apply inquiry tools and methods to address conservation issues
Effectively communicate conservation via varied media, academic outputs and presentations
Demonstrate leadership skills to work effectively in group environments
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected August 2025
Western Regional Graduate Program
FORT COLLINS,
Colorado,
80523, United States
Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned).
In general, the minimum cumulative GPA for non-provisional admittance is a 3.000 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be admitted by the Graduate School. Departments may require a higher GPA.
For admission of international applicants, the minimum grade for non-provisional admittance is a B grade equivalent. The grade equivalency is the recommended U.S. grade equivalent, not the GPA equivalent.
English language proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score - 550 (paper based), 80 (Internet based)
IELTS minimum score - 6.5
Duolingo minimum score - 120
PTE minimum score - 58
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
With research projects in over 85 countries and +2,500 international students, CSU has the atmosphere and influence of a globalized institution.