Prepares students for careers in the protection and management of our forest and natural resources.

Graduates qualify for such positions as forester, environmental interpreter, natural resource manager, urban forester, park administrator, park ranger, resource planner, watershed manager, hydrologist, fire and fuels manager, and many other related environmental career areas.

Our program is one of only 24 nationally accredited programs on campus. It is an interdisciplinary degree program with a mission to provide a dynamic learning environment dedicated to the development of effective leadership and the advancement of knowledge to benefit individuals, communities, and society.

The curriculum focus is on the development of appreciation, knowledge, understanding, and skills in leadership, planning, and administration of park, recreation and tourism programs and services.

The major will provide students with the science and management background in natural resources that, when properly integrated, can guide consumptive uses of resources in a sustainable manner.