Online and Continuing Education
Life is fast-paced and constantly changing. That’s why the College of Natural Resources offers higher education for working professionals through distance education. Take your natural resources career to the next level with flexible graduate courses that fit your schedule.
Graduate Certificates
We offer four graduate certificates for professionals who want to further their educations.
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
- Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Assessment and Development
- Graduate Certificate in Sport and Entertainment Venue Management
Master’s Degrees
We offer four graduate-level distance education degree programs across our three departments.
- Professional Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management
- Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology
- Master of Forest Biomaterials
- Master of Environmental Assessment
For a full listing of current online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, visit the NC State Online Education website.
Undergraduate Certificate
We offer a 12-credit-hour certificate that provides students the opportunity to assess and implement renewable energy technologies.
Continuing Education
The college’s extension and outreach provides educational opportunities for all students — from grade-school children to retired adults to working professionals. Learn more about their short courses, educational events and other opportunities.