Fast facts & stats
Natural resource challenges are shaped by interconnected ecological, social and political systems. In this interdisciplinary environmental science major from the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, you’ll learn to understand those connections and develop sustainable solutions for conserving and managing natural resources.
Combine theory with hands-on learning to help build resilient, adaptable ecosystems in a changing world. A required minor lets you further customize your degree by developing complementary knowledge and skills within Warner College or across CSU.
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Half of the undergraduates in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship major in Natural Resources Management.
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The four-week summer field course at CSU’s Mountain Campus is an unforgettable highlight within this major.
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Combine your Natural Resources Management degree with a wide range of minors to create a customizable, interdisciplinary education tailored to your interests and career goals.
What do I study in Natural Resources Management?
Trees
Policy
Wildlife
Recreation
Plants
Water
Economics
Make Change Happen
Discover how you can take your learning beyond the classroom to build the skills needed to address real-world natural resource challenges. Make a meaningful impact on the world around you.
Program highlights
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Learn Outdoors
CSU Mountain Campus
Located in the High Valley of the Rocky Mountains, CSU's Mountain Campus offers Forest and Rangeland Stewardship students field courses to hone your forestry and rangeland ecology skills while gaining hands-on experiences.
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Meet Your People
Clubs and organizations
Our student organizations help build connections and skills that extend beyond the classroom. Many are affiliated with professional societies that you can stay involved with throughout your career.
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Plan an Adventure
Study abroad
Whether you’re exploring ecosystems, communities, or natural resource challenges in a new part of the world, studying abroad can broaden your perspective, build your confidence, and deepen your understanding of your field.
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Common minors
In the Natural Resources Management major, you’ll explore the intersection of science and management while building a strong foundation in the biological, physical, and social sciences. The required minor of your choice adds depth to that foundation, giving you specialized knowledge and skills in an area that supports your interests and career goals within natural resource management.
Dual Degree
The Natural Resources Management/Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Dual Degree prepares you to make informed decisions about the economic value and sustainable use of natural resources. You’ll explore renewable and nonrenewable resources, from energy reserves below the surface to the living systems above it, and learn how economic and management perspectives can guide responsible resource allocation. This interdisciplinary approach equips you to address complex natural resource challenges at local, national, and global scales.
Admissions information
Ready to become a Natural Resources Management major? Get all of the information that you need to apply to the program.
