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Restoration Ecology Major
Transform your passion for protecting nature into a career.
At a glance
Restoration Ecology teaches you how to use intervention methods to revive natural areas and to examine the science behind ecosystems. While the coursework includes everything from the fundamentals of ecology to global cultural awareness to natural resources, you’ll also spend time in the field. The stunning rangelands, forests, and mountains near campus are perfect places to do research and explore, and the CSU Restoration Ecology program is one of the few stand-alone majors of its kind in the nation.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | Warner College of Natural Resources | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
You will gain the important knowledge and skills necessary to restore damaged ecosystems. You’ll explore how to manipulate soil, water, vegetation, and animal resources in order to implement successful restoration for local, state and federal land management agencies, as well as for a variety of private entities and landowners.
- Restoration Ecologist
- Soil Conservationist
- Plant Ecologist
- Riparian Ecologist
- Commercial Sales and Service Representative
- Restoration Consultant
- Mine Reclamation Specialist
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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 at carmyn.ginnetti@colostate.edu
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.