Everything is connected — from the air we breathe to the water we drink. As a natural resources student, you’ll explore these complex, interdisciplinary systems. Study forests, ecology, water systems, fire, policy and more. Whether focused on the social, technical or ecological aspects of natural resources, this flexible and comprehensive program prepares you to tackle global environmental challenges. Gain the knowledge to sustainably manage and protect our planet for future generations while developing the skills to work with diverse groups to advance solutions. 

The major is offered on Oregon State’s main campus in Corvallis, at OSU-Cascades in Bend and through Oregon State Ecampus. The natural resources degree program is flexible, allowing you to combine various areas of interest into your degree to prepare you for your career of choice. 

Potential careers:

Environmental Educator | Forest/Rangeland Ecologist | GIS Specialist | Interpreter | Naturalist | Park Ranger | Recreation Guide | Riparian Specialist | Science Educator | Watershed Specialist | Wetlands Restoration Specialist | Wildland Law Enforcement Officer | Wildlife Ecologist 

Choose from 12 degree options: 

Conservation Law Enforcement

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Ecological Restoration

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Environmental Disaster Management

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Location: Corvallis, Cascades (Bend), Ecampus

Forest Ecosystems

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Human Dimensions

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Individualized Specialty

Location: Corvallis, Cascades (Bend), Ecampus

Landscape Analysis

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Natural Resource Education

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus

Policy and Management

Location: Corvallis, Cascades (Bend), Ecampus

Urban Forest Landscapes

Location: Ecampus

Wildland Fire Ecology

Location: Corvallis, Ecampus
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Natural Resources Accelerated Master's Platform

The Accelerated Master’s Platform (AMP) allows currently enrolled OSU Natural Resources undergraduate students to take graduate level courses that will be applied to their B.S. degree and transfer those courses to the Masters of Natural Resources program at OSU. Students apply to the AMP program after completing at least 105 credits in their undergraduate degree program and then, if accepted, matriculate into the master’s program immediately after their undergraduate degree is completed. Up to 22 graduate credits can be transferred and with careful planning full-time students could complete a master’s degree within 1 year of finishing their bachelor’s degree.

Interested in learning more about the Natural Resources AMP? Contact Terina McLachlain.