The College of Natural Resources, through offerings in the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Forestry, and Wood Science and Forest Products, provides an integrated education in renewable natural resource management and utilization. All undergraduate programs of the College of Natural Resources are designed to provide a professional education that starts with core courses emphasizing physical, biological, and social sciences, along with concepts of renewable natural resource management. More advanced courses teach the principles and practices of individual disciplines, along with advanced skills in communications and computer use. All students completing undergraduate degree requirements receive the bachelor of science.
Students develop a specialization by selecting one of five majors.
The college offers minors in Forestry, Natural Resource Recreation, and Wood Science and Forest Products. Contact the respective department for more information on minors. The Fisheries Science program is for students interested in research and management of aquatic animals and ecosystems, including wild fish and shellfish, endangered species, and hatchery-raised fish. Most graduates work for state or federal fisheries agencies, environmental consulting firms, or public utilities. Because the more challenging and rewarding jobs require a master's degree, the program emphasizes preparation for graduate study.