Natural Resources

natural resources

WHAT IS NATURAL RESOURCES?

This major is part of the BEP Exploration Group

Natural Resources Major Website

This major, offered by the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, prepares students for careers related to the management of natural resources. Students develop skills in applying modern technology, concepts and principles dealing with sustainable development, environmental protection and resource conservation.

This program offers four concentrations, which are like minors but are within the major field of study rather than in a different major field of study. These concentrations allow NRE students to deepen their educational experience in an area of their interest. NRE students must declare a concentration and adhere to its requirements. Upon graduation, the concentration appears on the transcript as an official recognition of a specialization in that area.

  • Environmental Sustainability and Conservation
  • Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation
  • Sustainable Forest Resources
  • Water Resources and Climate

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

Follow the directions on the "School, Major and/or Advisor Change Form" here

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology 1 (Potential Major Requirement)

BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology 2 (Potential Major Requirement)

NRE 1000E - Environmental Science (Major Requirement)

NRE 1235E - Environmental Conservation

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Natural Resources often pursue careers with a focus on sustainable development, environmental protection, and resource conservation. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Air or water quality
- Conservation
- Education
- Environmental consulting
- Fieldwork
- Fishery or hatchery management
- Forest or park management
- Hydrology
- Outdoor program leadership
- Remote sensing
- Research
- Waste management 

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Natural Resources majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Conservation biology
                    - Environmental policy
                    - Environmental science
                    - Forestry
                    - Geographic information sciences
                    - Natural resources (water, land, and/or air)
                    - Sustainable communities 

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”