Natural Resources Management (NATR)

Program Overview

Through core courses, restricted electives, and minors, students develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for careers in various sectors related to natural resource management. The program emphasizes collaboration between students and faculty, providing support and guidance for individual academic and career goals.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core Courses (42 credits):
• Introduction to Renewable Natural Resources
• Natural Resources Field Methods
• People and the Environment: An Introduction to Conservation Social Sciences
• GIS Applications in Natural Resources
• GIS Database Design and Analysis
• Forest Soils
• Dendrology
• Environmental Interpretation
• Conservation Planning
• Natural Resource Policy
• Creed to Succeed
• Environmental Ethics
• Ecological Economics
• Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Natural Resources
• Restricted Electives (9-12 credits): Choose 3 courses from a pre-defined list of options related to various aspects of natural resource management.
• Minors (18-21 credits): Choose a minor from a wide range of options depending on desired career path and individual interests.
Examples include Nature-Based Recreation, Watershed Sciences, Urban Environmental Science, Natural Resource Ecology, International Business, and Sustainability.
• Free Electives (3 credits)

Teaching:

• The program utilizes diverse teaching methods including lectures, discussions, field work, laboratory exercises, and student presentations.
• The faculty involved are experts in their respective fields, with experience in both research and practical applications of natural resource management.
• Examples of potential positions include Park Service Manager, Ecotourism Entrepreneur, Reclamation and Development Manager, Wetlands Manager, Sustainability Officer, Environmental Educator, Non-Governmental Organization Representative, and Research Scientist.
• The specific career path depends on the chosen minor, electives, and individual interests and skills of the graduate.

Other:

• The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for successful careers in natural resource management.
• However, it is important to consult official university resources and program advisors for the most up-to-date and complete information.