About Our Environment and Natural Resources Degree
An understanding of the environment and the earth's natural resources is relevant
to every field of study - from biology to business, from public health to political
science, from art to anthropology and many more. Choose from two degree options:
- Earn a bachelor of science in environment and natural resources along with completing a concurrent undergraduate degree of your choosing from another area of study at the University of Wyoming.
- Add environment and natural resources as a concurrent major to any other undergraduate degree program at the University of Wyoming.
Develop your skills and research alongside diverse faculty within the Haub School. Head out to the field to study in the environment with Maggie Bourque. Focus on regional earth systems modeling with Dr. Melissa Bukovsky or learn how environmental change influences animals with Dr. Joe Holbrook. A bachelor's or concurrent degree in Environment and Natural Resources will develop you into a well-rounded environmental steward.
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
- and more!
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.
