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Natural Resource Management

natural resource management

Other/Related Variations

· Agroecology

· Conservation Law Enforcement

· Controlled Environment Agriculture

· Ecology Evolution & Natural Resources

· Environmental Management & Protection

· Environmental Management in Agriculture & Natural Resources

· Environmental Management Systems

· Environmental Resource Management

· Natural Resource Ecology & Management

· Natural Resources

· Range Science

· Rangeland Ecology & Management

· Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management

· Rangeland Resources

· Systems Management

Degree Type/Duration

· Associate’s Degree (2 years)

· Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

· Master’s Degree (Varies)

· Doctorate Degree (Varies)

Overview

This major is for students with an interest to address natural resource conservation and management problems in society. It provides a wide range of topics for students such as recreation resources, rangeland ecology, natural resource policy, watershed management, wildlife management, conservation biology, and more. Students often declare a minor, concentration, or option to narrow down their area of study.

Coursework may cover the following areas: Ecology, Mathematics, Ecosystem Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Policy and Administration, Soil Science, Environmental Ethics, Botany, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Dendrology, Geology, Watersheds, GIS

Concentrations/Options

· Environmental Management

· Natural Resources

Potential Career Paths

· Biological Technician

· Conservationist

· Conservation Officer

· Research Technician

· Restoration Specialist

· Wildland Firefighter

· Water Treatment Technician

Additional Opportunities/Recommendations