Natural Resources - Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis The University of Arizona

Overview

Whether you aspire to be a wildlife biologist, natural resources manager, or fisheries technician, the comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training will prepare you for a rewarding career dedicated to ecological balance and sustainability. Join the Natural Resources - Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis program from The University of Arizona. 

Study evolving ecological changes from a global perspective through courses in biological, physical and socio-economic sciences. Career outcomes: natural resources management and economics, public policy, environmental law and restoration ecology.

Career 

Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:

• Wildlife biologist: Study the biology, behaviors, and habitats of a variety of animals in the wild and contribute to their conservation or restoration.
• Natural resources manager: Supervise work related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as field and lab data acquisitions, testing, quality control, and development of environmental or ecological management plans.
• Rangeland restoration manager: Guide the sustainable management of rangeland for the benefits of current stakeholders and future generations.
• Watershed eco-hydrologist: Serve as the technical lead for water monitoring and data collection for public and private entities, focused on safe water and environmental sustainability.
• Fisheries technician: Assess and restore wild fish populations, guide the rearing and transport of hatchery fish populations, collect and record stream and lake data, and manage hatchery or aquaculture facilities.