Legacy Degree Options
The mission of the ESSM legacy undergraduate programs is to prepare students for leadership in the science and stewardship of rangeland, forest and wetland ecosystems across the rural-urban gradient. Students can obtain Bachelors of Science degrees in Ecological Restoration, Forestry, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Renewable Natural Resources, and Spatial Sciences.
Ecological Restoration
Ecological restoration is the process of repairing dysfunctional ecosystems to provide essential ecosystem goods and services important to society. This degree is designed for students preparing for a professional career in the restoration or reclamation of degraded or severely damaged lands.
Forestry
Proper management of forests, which is the responsibility of the professional forester, results in healthy, productive forests that are capable of serving human needs and providing a quality environment in rural or urban settings. Forest Resource Management is designed to both educate and train professionals to manage forests and conduct forest research.
Rangeland & Ecology Management
Natural resources on rangelands provide many products and values for society including: livestock grazing, habitat for game and non-game wildlife, water for urban and agricultural uses, recreational opportunities, minerals, oil and gas. Students majoring in Rangeland Ecology and Management are taught to integrate knowledge and technology in a systems approach to manage land for sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Renewable Natural Resources
The Renewable and Natural Resources degree is for students with a broad interest in natural resources and ecology, including forestry and associated values such as range and wildland, wildlife, recreation, water, and other environmental sciences.
Spatial Sciences
This degree gives students the knowledge and skills to use computer-based technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Remote Sensing.