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 (one 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
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Rangeland management specialist
- Soil conservationist
- Reclamation specialist
- Rangeland ecologist
- Natural resource specialist
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Forest Service
- Pheasants Forever
- The Nature Conservancy
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Forest Service
- Pheasants Forever
- The Nature Conservancy
Suggested Certificates
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)
Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability Certificate (Undergraduate)
Geographic Information Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Botany Minor
Animal Science Minor
Geographic Information Sciences Minor
Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Minor
Journalism Minor
Sustainability Minor
Ranch Management Minor
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor
Still Undecided?
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Ranch Management Minor
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
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