Natural Resources B.S.
Program description
Managing natural resources is increasingly important, with increasing human populations and limited natural resources and habitats. Natural resource managers help balance the needs of people with the ability of ecosystems to sustainably support soil, water, forests, wildlife, fish, and recreational resources.
UMC's bachelor of science in natural resources provides an integrated approach to soil and water conservation, wildlife and fisheries management, forestry, and recreation. This combination enables graduates to work with a variety of resources and people and to build a career tailored to their interests. Students select one of the following emphases:
Ecological restoration
Natural resources law enforcement
Natural resources management
Park management
Water resource management
Wildlife management
Program outcomes:
Apply an integrated approach to resource management that incorporates environmental, economic, and social considerations
Demonstrate appropriate technical knowledge and practical applications necessary for employment in the natural resources field
Perform group problem solving, decision-making, and conflict management to be effective in resource management
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills appropriate for a beginning natural resource professional
Be aware of the necessity of continuing education and professional development to be successful in a changing natural resources workplace
UMC's bachelor of science in natural resources provides an integrated approach to soil and water conservation, wildlife and fisheries management, forestry, and recreation. This combination enables graduates to work with a variety of resources and people and to build a career tailored to their interests. Students select one of the following emphases:
Ecological restoration
Natural resources law enforcement
Natural resources management
Park management
Water resource management
Wildlife management
Program outcomes:
Apply an integrated approach to resource management that incorporates environmental, economic, and social considerations
Demonstrate appropriate technical knowledge and practical applications necessary for employment in the natural resources field
Perform group problem solving, decision-making, and conflict management to be effective in resource management
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills appropriate for a beginning natural resource professional
Be aware of the necessity of continuing education and professional development to be successful in a changing natural resources workplace