The successful forest manager must understand the biological and physical
processes of forest ecosystems, as well as the social and economic
forces that influence forest policies and management actions. The forest
management core curriculum includes basic courses in the biological,
physical, social sciences, and six months of work experience as well
as professional courses designed to prepare students to manage forest
resources. Strength in a specific area is obtained by selecting one of seven options. The
Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management carries the Society
of American Forester’s accreditation of professional forester.
The Bachelor of Science in Recreation Resource Management prepares students
to meet the challenges of providing quality recreation opportunities
while maintaining the ecological integrity of natural resources.
The curriculum produces students
proficient in recreation behavior, recreation planning and management,
environmental interpretation, wilderness management, resource economics,
communication,
and resource analysis and policy. The SAF-accredited curriculum
provides a solid mix of physical and social sciences, resource
management (including
wildlife, range, and forestry), and quantitative methods.
Completion of an approved option or minor is required for the Recreation Resource
Management degree. Declaration of the option or minor should be
done by the end of the sophomore year. Courses for an option or
minor are in addition
to the core curriculum.
The Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Outdoor Leadership (TOL) is an interdisciplinary
degree that gives students the conceptual and applied skills needed to provide
high-quality visitor experiences while sustaining the natural resources where
recreation and tourism occurs.
Completion of an approved option is required for the BS in TOL degree. Three
options are currently available.
The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources provides a
broad-based approach to the study of natural resources. The curriculum
is designed
to produce graduates
who can understand a broad range of natural resource issues, work
with experts in a variety of resource fields, and deal with social
and political components
of resource management. This program is jointly administered by
the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Liberal Arts,
and Science, with students
choosing a "home college" for the duration of the degree. In addition to the baccalaureate core, the three main areas for course work include: the natural resources core, breadth requirements, and the specialty option.
