Conservation & Environmental Leadership Major

This is the perfect place to blend your love of nature with communications and leadership.

At a glance

In this program, you’ll focus on understanding the social aspects of natural resource management, as well as developing the skills to assess, plan, and implement strategies that lead to successful conservation. You’ll take science courses and do field work, and you’ll become trained in thoughtful-and-strategic communication, planning, and collaboration. You’ll come out with career opportunities that stretch from conservation leadership to government policy, environmental education and advocacy, and beyond.

Degree typeBachelor of Science
FormatOn campus
Part ofWarner College of Natural Resources
Competitive major?No
Accelerated option?No
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Concentrations

A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.

Conservation and Environmental Leadership

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Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Management

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Some Career Options

You’ll be prepared for various positions with local, state and federal land management and natural resource agencies, along with opportunities domestically and abroad with conservation and development organizations or private foundations. 

Tour and info session options

Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.

For additional opportunities, please reach out to:

Carmyn Ginnetti, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] or [email protected]

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