There is a need for everyone to understand a balanced and multiple use role of scarce resources in a global economy. The career opportunities in Natural Resources are very diverse. The Great Outdoors Shasta College is situated at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley and surrounded by mountains and lakes, which makes the study of natural resources interesting and relevant.
Field trips are common in all natural resources courses.
Work Site Learning Work site learning during the summer or school year is a required part of the Natural Resources program. The College maintains areas of rangeland, wildlife habitat, mule deer study, fish ponds, Christmas trees, recreation area, and native trees. A variety of equipment is used to maintain and develop these resources. Several private and governmental agencies are closely linked to the Natural Resources program primarily as work site stations. All programs offered are periodically reviewed by a broad cross section of community business and professional people.