Course work prepares the student for a nonformal education career in natural history. The interpreter is a communicator about the environment, ecological management, and nature. Interpreters develop and lead fieldtrips, produce and deliver indoor and outdoor programs for all age groups and manage natural areas.
Typical employment is with park systems, private and public nature centers, zoos and museums.
This program is an extended major containing 73 major credit hours and resulting in a Bachelor of Arts Degree. The typical biology major is between 56 and 62 credit hours. It is very possible to complete this degree in 4 years. The CNS Strategic Plan outlines the college's commitment to environmental science and education. The College of Natural Resources offers an undergraduate minor and a masters program in Interpretation.