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Nov 22, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Natural Resource Law Enforcement (B.S.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Don McCrea, Instructor
Department of Natural Resource Management
Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Laboratory, Room 138
605-688-6121
Program Information
The Natural Resource Law Enforcement program was developed in coordination with state and federal agencies to prepare students for careers as conservation officers, federal wildlife agents, park rangers, and game wardens. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation that integrates natural resource management, conservation and law enforcement. Students pursue coursework in wildlife and fisheries sciences, ecology, criminal law and procedures, constitutional law, social issues, and environmental laws and policies. Students acquire skills in communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, leadership, ethics, laws and human dimensions, statistics, technology, global competence, critical thinking, and problem solving. The Natural Resource Law Enforcement Program also delivers outstanding non-traditional educational experiences to students, further increasing their opportunities for career success.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Natural Resource Law Enforcement major, students will:
- Demonstrate understanding of ecological and environmental principles required for management of natural resources for multiple-uses, including (but not limited to) wildlife habitat, water management, ecosystems services, recreation, and livestock production.
- Describe how natural resource management fits into the context of society and how societal factors (e.g., economics, policy, laws, regulations, attitudes, behaviors, norms) influence natural resource management.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and work with others as appropriate to successfully manage natural resources.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of natural resource field and lab techniques as well as contemporary technology.
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately analyze and critically evaluate data and other information.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate (both written and orally) with both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the professional and ethical responsibility that necessary for a natural resource professional.
Course Delivery Format
The Natural Resource Law Enforcement program is on campus and engages students in experiential learning in lecture, laboratory, and field based settings.
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Requirements for Natural Resource Law Enforcement Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Requirements
Bachelor of Science Requirements: 11
Students who wish to complete a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences must complete a minimum of 11 credits from the approved list of Group 1 courses. Some departments require specific courses from the list, whereas others leave the selection entirely to the student and the advisor.
System General Education Requirements and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Please review major requirements and the Group 1 list to determine if additional courses are required.
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Students may elect to complete one of the emphasis areas identified below.
Regulation, Law and Policy Emphasis
Select 9 credits from the following:
Natural Resource Science Emphasis
Select 9 credits from the following:
Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science
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| System General Education Requirements |
32-34 Credit Hours |
| College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Requirements* |
11 Credit Hours |
| Major Requirements |
52 Credit Hours |
| Supporting Coursework |
21 Credit Hours |
| Electives** |
13-15 Credit Hours |
*System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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