Bachelor of Science - Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
- 4 years
- Duration
- 29,928 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Fort Collins / USA
- Location
- Colorado State University
- School
Program description
Human conduct is the main cause of many problems in natural resources; hence, remedies for such problems call for creative problem-solving, thorough knowledge of difficult problems, and group action. This major emphasizes on the social dimensions of natural resources as well as acquiring the knowledge to evaluate, create plans, and carry out ideas for effective preservation. Curriculum for this major equip students in the domains of communication, leadership, systems thinking, teamwork, conflict management, decision-making, social science research in conservation, conservation planning and management.
Potential Occupations
Students graduate with the skills necessary to work in a variety of roles across US land management and natural resource agencies at the federal, state, and regional levels. There are additional opportunities with private foundations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and conservation and development groups both at home and abroad. Conservation educators, nature center coordinators, public information officers, protected area managers, park and wilderness rangers, policy liaisons, environmental analysts, sustainability managers, and public outreach coordinators are just a few examples of the many roles that fall under this category.
Program structure
- Geospatial Applications in Natural Resources
- Natural Resources History and Policy
- Pre-Internship
- Public Communication in Natural Resources
- Social Aspects of Natural Resource Management
- Principles in Conservation Planning and Mgmt
- Environmental Conflict Management
- Human Dimensions Research and Analysis
Price
- Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
- Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
- Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
- Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD
ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD
Requirements for applicants
GPA requirements
- A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: 6 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 5.5 IELTS however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongside regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
- TOEFL: 72 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 60-71 TOEFL however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongisde regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
- Duolingo: 110
- PTEA: 50
- Other Tests: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at CSU
About the university
Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.
CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.
At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.
