About Our Environment and Natural Resources Degree
Understanding the complexities of our shared environment and natural resources (ENR) is relevant to every field of study, from biology to business, from public health to political science, from art to anthropology and many more. To build expertise and expand your toolkit, ENR is always paired with another major. Choose from two paths:
- Earn a B.S. in Environment and Natural Resources plus another major of your choosing. You can pair ENR with any other major offered at the University of Wyoming.
- Add ENR as a concurrent major to any undergraduate degree program at the University of Wyoming.
Develop your skills and research alongside the Haub School's interdisciplinary faculty. Head out to the field to apply systems thinking and explore environmental humanities with Maggie Bourque. Model collaborative processes and community-driven solutions with Dr. Matt Hamilton, and learn how environmental change influences wildlife with Dr. Joe Holbrook. A major in Environment and Natural Resources means learning across disciplines like science, policy, culture, economics and more, helping you become a well-rounded, integrative future leader.
What can you do with an Environment and Natural Resources Bachelor's or concurrent degree?
Graduates of the environment and natural resources bachelor's degree program go on to manage public lands, national parks and wilderness areas. Some important impacts our graduates have include advocating for environmental protections, cultivating environmental stewardship through public engagement and communicating scientific processes to various audiences. The Haub School will get you in touch with your creative side while also driving you to use your critical thinking skills and build your tool belt. The opportunities and experiences you'll receive as an environmental major will allow you to pave a way for your future.
- Natural Resources Policy Consultant
- Park Ranger
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Research Scientist
- Stewardship Coordinator
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Range Technician
- Field Geologist
- Outreach Coordinator
- Senior Mediator
- Environmental Educator
- Field Supervisor
- Conservation Coordinator
- Wyoming Outdoor Council
- National Geographic
- Bureau of Land Management
- Teton Science Schools
- Wyoming Conservation Corps
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- International Wolf Center
- The Wilderness Society
- Meridian Institute
The environment and natural resources bachelor's degree program and concurrent major include insights into the foundations of environmental science, current and historic environmental values, collaboration in environment and natural resource problem-solving, environmental assessment and an internship experience. Your educational experience will be further developed by collaboration from multiple departments across the University of Wyoming. You will take courses in cultures and values, economics, environmental management, science and policy as they relate to environment and natural resource issues.
The job outlook in energy and natural resources is very promising, driven by the growing need for clean energy and sustainability education. Careers in solar, wind and electric vehicles are expanding quickly. Opportunities are strong, but staying informed about policy changes is key to long-term success.
Educating Leaders & Solving Real-World Challenges
Discover the Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, where we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Our mission is to educate the next generation of environmental leaders, tackle today’s natural resource challenges through informed research and share our story to inspire meaningful change. We’re expanding our reach, strengthening the people and spaces that support our work and investing in a sustainable future. At the Haub School, we believe in the power of education, collaboration and innovation to shape a better world.
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.