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What is environmental conservation and society?

The environmental conservation and society major is a good choice for those who like the environment and working with people. You’ll help protect the environment while planning and leading outdoor recreational activities, educating the public and getting them excited about conservation, or leading sustainability initiatives. This major incorporates scientific environmental concerns while also focusing on the human aspects of ecosystem management. It’s a blend of life and social sciences, and you’ll graduate with an understanding of stewardship and land-use ethics, as well as the communication and leadership skills needed to take an active role in engaging people with natural resources and their preservation.

Learn more about this major and the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation.
What will I learn in this major?

Students majoring in environmental conservation and society take courses in the following core areas: forest and environmental sciences, natural resources policy, environmental interpretation, human dimensions, and information technology. Due to the integrated nature of the program, students will also take courses in other disciplines such as economics, government and politics, psychology, biology, and fish and wildlife management. Students will also take courses based on which of the three tracks they choose to pursue within the major:

Education and outreach
Leadership and sustainability
Recreation and tourism management