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Bachelor of Science degrees

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Environmental Science

This major prepares students to solve a wide variety of environmental problems using a sound scientific approach. Students develop a strong background in the basic sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, geology). This highly interdisciplinary major encourages students to specialize in areas such as ecohydrology; ecological restoration & conservation; natural resource planning & management; pollution & environmental contaminants; and soil biogeochemistry.

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Environmental Science specialization in Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Management

The program emphasizes sustainability and stewardship of our natural resources. The program combines existing courses in environmental science and business with four courses to prepare students for careers in ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s outdoor-based tourism industry. This specialization provides students with a broader spectrum needed to help make both profitable and environmentally responsible decisions in careers in the outdoor recreation sector.

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Forest Ecology & Management

This major prepares students for careers in forest ecology, management and conservation, including with federal and state agencies, private industrial timber companies, environmental consulting firms and academia. Students are trained in complex, interacting ecological, biological and physical processes to support forest ecosystem management and conservation. Coursework emphasizes experiential, field-based learning to help students connect abstract concepts with patterns and processes that occur in natural ecosystems.

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Wildlife Ecology & Conservation

In this program, students have the opportunity to study with nationally renowned faculty and gain hands-on field work and research experience. The program includes the analysis, management, and conservation of rangeland and forest ecosystems and their associated wildlife populations. The major emphasizes the ecology, behavior, conservation and management of wildlife populations and communities in terrestrial ecosystems.

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Dual major in Secondary Education and Environmental Science

ÁùºÏ±¦µäTeach: Environmental science prepares students to solve a wide variety of environmental problems using a sound scientific approach. Students develop a strong background in the basic sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, geology). This highly interdisciplinary major encourages students to focus in areas such as environmental pollution, policy, ecological restoration & conservation, and soil science and biogeochemistry.

CABNR Student Emergency Fund

Help provide students with critical support needed to continue their University education, despite facing unexpected challenges associated with COVID-19 or other emergencies.

Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources Clubs

Student clubs and organizations provide a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about new cultures, expand your interests and hobbies, and make an impact on our campus.