Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management Program
What will I learn?
A Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Manager works to protect wildlife, plants, water and/or soil in an area. They may do this by overseeing conservation activities or following government regulations for area management. Managers may help develop plans for land use. They may work in the field conducting experiments or making observations about the land use.
Students in this program learn about animal science, agroecology, chemistry, geology, soils, range management as well as complete a research capstone project. The program also includes general courses needed to transfer to a four-year institution. It is intended for students who plan to transfer to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree.
Associate of Science
The Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management Program equips students with skills in plant/crop, soil and livestock management as well as preservation and use of natural resources. This program features a hands-on, outdoor-focused, research-based curriculum.
Available at the Cheyenne main campus.
- (formerly the Natural Resource Management Program)
What can I do with this degree?
This program is designed to allow students the option to pursue a bachelor's degree in resource management at a four-year institution.
A Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management program allows students to pursue a career as:
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Agriculture Activities
Students have to opportunity to participate in clubs like the livestock show team, livestock judging team, ranch horse team, block and bridle club, intercollegiate horse show association team and in addition to industry field trips and internships.
Cost of Attendance
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