The Rangeland Management program prepares students to pursue careers or higher degrees in areas that involve management of our natural resources. This comprehensive program is hands-on and teaches students how to accomplish management goals such as: managing sustainable and productive livestock forage, ensuring clean and adequate water supplies, beautifying recreational scenery, and improving wildlife habitat. Students participating in this degree program will frequently pursue careers in rangeland ecology and management, ranch land stewardship, wildlife management, restoration ecology, and environmental consulting.
Program Outcomes:
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Compare rangeland ecosystems and how they respond to environmental and human disturbances.
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Differentiate rangeland plants according to their characteristics and function.
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Demonstrate decision making based on appropriate rangeland data collection.
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Develop management recommendations by conducting research to address natural resource issues while using a systems approach.
A “C” or better in all required program courses & the following general education courses – math, science, basic and advanced writing.
Required Course of Study: