Lead. Collaborate. Create change.
Examine the complex physical, chemical, biological, and human interactions shaping ecosystems. Through interdisciplinary research, outreach, and education, we aim to provide you with the tools to protect and steward Earth’s natural resources in the face of human-accelerated climate change.
Undergraduate degree programs
Bachelor of Science
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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.
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Watershed Science and Sustainability
Address water issues in the Western United States and around the world.
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Accelerated Master’s Program
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Accelerated Master's Program
Work toward your Master's degree as an undergraduate student. This unique fast-track degree pathway allows you to earn credits towards the Professional Science Master’s Program in ESS.
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what to expect
The entire AMP program can be completed in as little as 18 months. Nine credits are completed during students’ senior year, with 26 additional credits, including the internship, completed after official admission to the PSM. Effectively, AMP students can complete their entire graduate program in just one year after their undergraduate degree is complete.
The Ecosystem Science and Sustainability experience
Through degree-related opportunities, you’ll gain the tools to tackle real-world challenges like climate change, resource management, and environmental resilience.
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Hands-on learning and fieldwork
Located along the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, you'll have unique access to a wide variety of ecosystems that serve as living classrooms for hands-on learning and fieldwork.
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Undergraduate research
Connect with faculty members to gain foundational research skills through our Skills for Undergraduate Participation in Ecological Research program.
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Professional experience
Take your education abroad, do an internship, declare a minor. There are plenty of opportunities to develop personal and professional skills that will prepare you for a career and/or grad school.
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins blends education and industry, hard work and outdoor recreation, tradition and progress. If you’re looking for a college experience with the perfect fusion of culture, opportunity and adventure, Fort Collins is where you’ll find it.
Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins provides extensive access to hundreds of miles of trails for biking and hiking, world-class fishing and rock climbing, and camping, all in an area with over 300 days of sun per year.