Curriculum

Our students apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and in a variety of field experiences unmatched by any program in the country. Among the courses offered are: 

Courses Taught By HDNR Faculty
Overview / Theory
Environmental Communication
Tourism
Park & Protected Area Management
Planning & Administration
Research Methods
Other Natural Resources Courses
WCNR Courses For Natural Resource Tourism Concentration
  • NR387: Internship I - Preparation for field experience in natural resources management.
  • NR400: Public Relations in Natural Resources - Effective public relations and public information programs applicable to natural resource professionals.
  • NR320: Natural Resources Policy and Administration - Policy and administration in resource agencies.
WCNR Courses For Environmental Communication Concentration
  • NR365: Environmental Education - History, philosophy, and strategies being used in K-12 and public agencies to advance environmental stewardship.
  • NR440: Land Use Planning - Integration of natural resource, social, institutional factors in regional resource planning.
WCNR Courses For Parks And Protected Area Management Concentration
  • NR220: Natural Resources Ecology and Measurements - Ecology of Rocky Mountain ecosystems. Basic measurements and integrated management of natural resources. Pingree Park Campus.
  • F311: Forest Ecology - Relationships of ecological concepts to the dynamics of forest ecosystems.
  • NR300: Biological Diversity - Biological diversity examined in context of species; extinction principles, techniques of conservation biology utilized to understand and resolve issues.
Internship

What types of organizations can I intern at?

The internship and job announcements are received by Paul Layden, internship coordinator for the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University.

For more information about these listings or to schedule an appointment with Paul, please contact him at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (970) 491-7393, or stop by 203 Forestry Building to sign up for an appointment. Additionally, there are several hundred more job and internship listings in 204 Forestry that you are welcome to come look at.

Partners With Professionals Internship Program

Organizations such as the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, non-profit organizations, resorts, and local outfitters participate in the program. They give students the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who agree to help them understand the various aspects of agency operations.

This highly respected program helps to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the university and host organizations. Students are provided with a means for integrating classroom theory with practical field applications.

Printable Internship Information And Forms

 

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

The HDNR Department at CSU was the first to develop a study abroad program, and has sent over 1,000 of its students to study abroad over the past 25 years. There are a wide range of study abroad programs that are suited for HDNR majors throughout the world.

The Office of International Programs at Colorado State University offers many affordable exchange and study abroad programs specifically designed to address the interests of CSU students. In addition, there are many other study abroad programs, offered by study abroad organizations or other universities, in which CSU students can participate.

Study abroad advisers in the Office of International Programs can assist with finding study abroad programs that offer HDNR courses or field study.

To obtain more specific information on the various CSU programs and general steps to the process, go to http://www.studyabroad.colostate.edu.

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