Natural Resource Management provides students with a foundational understanding of a broad range of natural resource systems as well as an understanding of the environmental systems and social sciences to better understand how decisions are made regarding the use and protection of those systems. Students completing this program earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources. Students have the opportunity to specialize in the following areas:
| Parks and Recreation | This specialization focuses on the many benefits we receive from outdoor recreation and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to manage outdoor recreation areas and users. |
| Natural Resource Administration and Management | This specialization provides the tools needed to administer and oversee programs to protect and manage our environment. |
Possible Career Options
| Community Development Specialist | Education Specialist |
| Eco-Tourism Business Owner | Information Director |
| Naturalist | Outdoor Recreation Manager |
| Park Manager or Ranger | River Guide |
| Zoo Educator |
Classes and Curriculum
| Parks and Recreation Students will take classes in business, communication, law, program planning, and focused training in a particular aspect of recreation through courses in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, soil and water, visitor services, or zoo science and management. | |
| Natural Resource Administration and Management Students will take courses in leadership, finance, law, program planning, and communication as well as take courses in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, soil and water, sustainable agriculture, visitor services, or zoo science and management. |
Getting Involved
Questions?
Contact:
| Esther DeBusk |
| Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Engagement Manager |
| School of Environment and Natural Resources |
| (614) 292-2265 |