Natural Resources and Recreation Management, B.S.
Undergraduate Degree
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Program Overview

The Natural Resources and Recreation Management B.S. degree at Marshall University provides great students  like you for careers in environmental conservation, park management, outdoor recreation and other related fields. The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences, allowing students to understand the complexities of managing natural resources and creating sustainable recreational opportunities.

 

Our bachelor’s degree will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge and a solid background associated with planning, management and monitoring of natural and outdoor recreation resources. The program relies heavily on out-of-classroom experiences to promote a more-in-depth and real-world learning experience, using local natural areas, municipal parks and state and federal lands to support learning.

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Program Highlights
Outside the Classroom

Degree relies heavily on out-of-classroom experiences to promote a more in-depth and real-world understanding, using local natural areas, municipal parks and state and federal lands to support learning.

State-Of-The-Art Resources

Advanced labs like the Geospatial and Gaming lab in the Weisberg Engineering complex offer facilities equipped with cutting edge technology to students.

Internships

Internship program consists of a supervised, 40-hour per week position with an established agency focused on the management of natural resources and outdoor reaction with a reputable outside groups in the region.

Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources and Recreation Management (NRRM) is designed to provide students like you with comprehensive knowledge and background associated with planning, management and monitoring of natural and outdoor recreation resources. We provide the background for you to go do great things as Natural Resources and Recreation Management majors while working with parks and protected areas, municipal and county park systems, nonprofit environmental organizations, and federal and state land management agencies.
  • Park Ranger
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Outdoor Recreation Planner
  • Environmental Educator
  • Conservation Officer
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Ecotourism Manager