Description

Do you have a passion for wildlife, for exploring nature and seeing that our world's natural resources and lands are managed in sustainable ways? You'll gain an excellent foundation in science while you enjoy lots of field opportunities to build expertise for careers that connect with conservation and restoration of biodiversity and habitats.

The natural resource ecology program is for students who are interested in sustainably managing and restoring degraded plant, soil and wildlife resources. Graduates of this degree program have the academic background and hands-on experience that allow them to work in government agencies or environmental consulting firms or enter graduate programs in the area of natural resource ecology. Range conservationists, wildlife managers and other ecologists work in a variety of ecosystems to ensure sustainability of our natural resources for future generations.