Ecology and Natural Resource Management

If you’re passionate about the outdoors, wildlife, and protecting the planet, the Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Natural Resources is the perfect fit for you. This program blends hands-on learning with real-world science—from ecology and environmental studies to agriculture and sustainability. You’ll explore how we can solve today’s biggest environmental challenges, like managing wildlife habitats and protecting natural resources, while also learning how these issues connect to farming, forestry, and conservation.

Key Program Features

Students gain hands-on learning through field experience, research-based labs, habitat restoration projects, and environmental assessments, integrating practical skills with theoretical knowledge.

Students gain field experience and graduate with a certification in Ecology and Conservation Management from Ducks Unlimited. They also be eligible for professional certification as a Wildlife Biologist and an Ecologist—setting students up for careers in conservation, environmental science, and beyond.

Interdisciplinary coursework in ecology, biology, environmental policy, and conservation science provides students with a well-rounded foundation to tackle real-world environmental challenges.

Program Details

How is it unique?

If you love nature, wildlife, and making a difference for the planet, a degree in Ecology and Natural Resource Management is your perfect starting point. In UMO’s small class sizes, you won’t just be sitting in a lecture hall—you’ll be out in the field, working hands-on with real ecosystems, studying wildlife, and learning how to manage forests, wetlands, and natural resources sustainably. You’ll build strong relationships with your professors and get one-on-one support as you explore topics like conservation, habitat management, and environmental science. Plus, you’ll graduate with industry-recognized certifications and the skills to launch a career in conservation, environmental consulting, or wildlife biology—or take the next step into grad school. This program is all about learning science in the real world and protecting the places and creatures you care about.

Marketable Skills

Natural resource management techniques
Wildlife and habitat management as related to agriculture and sustainability
Wetland and watershed conservation, analysis and delineation
ARC/GIS mapping
Ecology and management of birds including game and non-game
Freshwater and saltwater fisheries management
Basic field and lab techniques as related to ecology and natural resource management
Survey design
Field sampling and terrestrial and aquatic speciies
Statistical analysis of ecological data
Identification of local plats and animal taxa