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Be at 'home on the range' with a degree in rangeland ecology and management.
What are rangelands?
- Native habitats and managed pastures
- Dominated by grasses and grass-likes (prairies, shrublands, woodlands, deserts, tundra)
- Usually grazed by domestic livestock and wildlife
Rangeland Ecology and Management specialization at SDSU:
- Accredited by the Society for Range Management (1 of only 12 accredited programs in the nation).
- Courses in animal science, botany, ecology, geographic information systems (GIS), natural resource management, plant science, range science, soil science, and wildlife and fisheries.
- Learn knowledge and skills for managing habitat, ecological systems, grazing by domestic and native ungulates, grassland restoration/reclamation, and watershed.
- Hands-on training in the field to augment classroom learning.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Interested in protecting native habitat
- Like working with conservation minded people
- Enjoy solving interdisciplinary problems
- Like to be a steward of natural resources
Career Opportunities
- Rangeland Management Specialist
- Soil Conservationist
- Reclamation Specialist
- Rangeland Ecologist
- Natural Resource Specialist
Recent Employers
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Forest Service
- Pheasants Forever
- The Nature Conservancy
Internship Opportunities
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Forest Service
- Pheasants Forever
- The Nature Conservancy
Suggested Minors
- Botany
- Animal Science
- Geographic Information Sciences
- Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations
- Journalism
Still deciding? Reflecting on your values, interests, personality traits, and skills will provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. FOCUS 2 CAREER, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you do just that. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 CAREER by using the code: jacks. After completing FOCUS 2 CAREER, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.