Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Oklahoma State University

A degree in natural resource ecology and management will give you an education in the management, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. You will gain a valuable perspective for understanding and solving critical environmental problems on local, regional and global scales. The quality of our lives is directly connected to the health of our ecosystems. As demands on natural and managed habitats increase, the importance of management of all natural resources also increases. The natural resource ecology and management program will give you the tools and experiences needed to understand and apply ecological science and principles to benefit mankind and the environment. These ecological principles apply to the wise management of public and private lands as well as intensively-managed or wilderness landscapes.HighlightsSenior capstone courseIn your senior capstone course you will tackle a real resource management problem for a land or resource agency, working with a professional or private landowner. This will prepare you for your first professional assignment.