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Academic Programs

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Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Minors
Professional Graduate Programs
Research Graduate Programs
Graduate Certificates

Undergraduate Majors

Departments
  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Three students sent on benches outdoors with mountains in the background.
    Bachelor of Science

    Conservation and Environmental Leadership

    Understand complex environmental challenges through the connections between people, communities, and nature.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Students walk across a bridge.
    Bachelor of Science

    Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

    Combine ecosystem science with real-world problem solving to develop sustainable solutions to today's environmental challenges and those of tomorrow.

  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology A student releases a bird
    Bachelor of Science

    Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

    Think critically about the protection and management of our fish and wildlife resources.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Pine trees and aspens stand in front of CSU Mountain Campus with mountains in the distance.
    Bachelor of Science

    Forest and Rangeland Stewardship

    Manage the natural resources and ecosystems people and communities rely on every day. 

  • Geosciences A female student observes a sample on a microscope in a lab while her professor stands next to her, helping.
    Bachelor of Science

    Geosciences

    Learn the scientific and technical skills to understand the processes that shape Earth.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Four people use string to make measurements with a sunny, blue sky above them.
    Bachelor of Science

    Natural Resources Management

    Explore how social, political, and ecological systems connect and influence one another.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A woman carries a large tray of yellow tree tubes.
    Bachelor of Science

    Restoration Ecology

    Restore and rehabilitate altered ecosystems using ecological processes and human intervention.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability MTN CMPS ESS 500 25
    Bachelor of Science

    Watershed Science and Sustainability

    Address water issues in the Western United States and around the world.

Undergraduate Minors

  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Conservation and Society Minor
    Undergraduate Minor

    Conservation and Society

    Learn how to conserve biodiversity by understanding people, communities, and conservation systems.

  • Warner College of Natural Resources A sparrow sits on top of a birdhouse on the CSU Mountain Campus.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Conservation Biology

    Develop the skills to protect species, conserve ecosystems, and address environmental challenges.

  • Warner College of Natural Resources Three students observe and inspect samples of specimens outside during a Bioblitz.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Diversity and Inclusion in Natural Resources

    Advance inclusion, environmental justice, and equitable natural resource management.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A tree sprouts from the ground with burned trees in the background.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Ecological Restoration

    Protect biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems, and support the health and resilience of natural landscapes.

  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Chris Myrick fish passageways lab
    Undergraduate Minor

    Fishery Biology

    Gain the skills and knowledge for a strong foundation in fishery and aquatic science.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A student smiles while taking measurements of a tree.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Forestry

    Manage forested landscapes through informed planning and decision-making.

  • Geosciences A person crouches down in a field and writes in a notebook.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Geology

    Explore Earth's systems and build foundational geoscience skills that complement your major and expand your career opportunities.

  • Warner College of Natural Resources Students sit together on a grassy area during a class. One student wears an orange backpack that has "GIS" printed on it.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Geospatial Information Science for Natural Resources

    Develop fundamental geospatial skills in GIS, GPS, and remote sensing to support natural resource science, management, and today’s workforce.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Students teacher field work forestry
    Undergraduate Minor

    Range Ecology

    Understand rangeland ecosystems and develop the knowledge to address challenges in land management, wildlife habitat, and conservation.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability A person crouches in a stream taking measurements.
    Undergraduate Minor

    Watershed Science

    Protect and sustainably manage freshwater resources.

Graduate Programs

Professional Graduate Programs

  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources A field of purple wildflowers grows in front of a fence and cabin in the Colorado mountains.
    Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

    Master of Conservation Leadership

    Develop the leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to tackle complex conservation challenges and create meaningful change for communities and ecosystems worldwide.

  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology A flowing river with students standing on a bridge in the background.
    Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology

    Master of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

    Build the skills to guide wildlife management decisions while advancing your career online.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Two students stand on a rock writing in journals.
    Forest and Rangeland Stewardship

    Master of Natural Resources Stewardship

    Gain a broad natural resources education and specialized resource management expertise to be an active steward of forest and rangeland ecosystems.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability A man holds an object while standing in water.
    Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

    Professional Science Master’s

    Gain career-ready skills in ecosystem science and sustainability with a flexible in-person or distance option.

Research Graduate Programs

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability A woman in a black hat holds a small container holding a bug in the light to observe it.
    Master of Science

    Ecosystem Sustainability

    Apply ecosystem and environmental science to address complex social and ecological challenges.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability A group of people stand around a white tray and observe the bugs in it.
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Ecosystem Sustainability

    Conduct original research that advances ecosystem and environmental science and addresses complex sustainability challenges.

  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Chris Myrick works with a student in the fish passageways lab
    Master of Science

    Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

    Investigate complex questions in fish, wildlife, and conservation through independent research and scientific inquiry.

  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology A woman types on a black laptop containing data.
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

    Shape new understanding in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology through specialized, original research.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Measuring tree height
    Master of Science

    Forest Sciences

    Conduct independent research that strengthens your expertise in forest science and prepares you for careers in research, management, or doctoral study.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship An upward-facing view depicts the tops of trees with cloudy blue skies and sunlight behind them.
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Forest Sciences

    Advance forest science through original research that contributes new knowledge and builds deep expertise in your area of specialization.

  • Geosciences A student takes measurements in a field at the CSU Mountain Campus.
    Master of Science

    Geosciences

    Build advanced research and technical skills to investigate Earth systems and prepare for careers across the geosciences.

  • Geosciences Three people look at computer screens in a dark room.
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Geosciences

    Advance your expertise by conducting original research that expands knowledge of Earth systems and prepares you to lead in the geosciences.

  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Students sit near water with the focal point being a woman's CSU rams hat.
    Master of Science

    Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

    Shape the future of natural resource policy, management, practice, and scholarship.

  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources A woman wears a Warner College handana while standing with a group of people.
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

    Build the research skills and practical expertise to address complex challenges in conservation and natural resource management.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A group of people work together on a fence.
    Master of Science

    Rangeland Ecosystem Science

    Investigate how rangeland ecosystems function and respond to management through interdisciplinary study and independent research.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A person stands on a bridge and wears a backpack that has a large measuring tape clipped to it.
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Rangeland Ecosystem Science

    Advance rangeland science through specialized research that contributes new knowledge to the understanding and management of rangeland ecosystems.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Two students stand in water taking measurements.
    Master of Science

    Watershed Science

    Apply watershed and environmental science to real-world water and natural resource challenges.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Students take samples from a stream
    Doctorate of Science (Ph.D.)

    Watershed Science

    Learn complex strategies for understanding the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect the quantity, quality, and flux of water.

Graduate Certificates

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A forest of pine trees with blue sky in the background.
    Graduate Certificate

    Advanced Silviculture for the Practicing Forester

    Develop science-based strategies to manage resilient forests in a changing climate.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Solar panels with wind turbines in the background.
    Graduate Certificate

    Carbon Management

    Measure, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while helping organizations advance their sustainability and climate goals.

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship A person stands in a forest looking up at the trees.
    Graduate Certificate

    Climate Adaptation and Risk Management

    Address climate risks, strengthen resilience, and develop sustainable and equitable solutions for communities and ecosystems.

  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Two people stand in front of a museum display.
    Graduate Certificate

    Communications for Conservation

    Inspire action, engage diverse audiences, and drive meaningful change in conservation.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability A computer sits on a box with the mountains in the background
    Graduate Certificate

    Environmental Data Science

    Uncover meaningful insights and advance sustainable solutions by gaining the skills needed to analyze environmental data.

  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability A woman stands in water with a measuring tool.
    Graduate Certificate

    Water Resources

    Analyze, manage, and protect water resources through sustainable planning and policy.

  • Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology A bird stands in a marsh.
    Graduate Certificate

    Wildlife Conservation Actions

    Turn wildlife conservation knowledge into collaborative action.