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Overview Rangeland Resources at New Mexico State University include diverse landscapes that account for nearly 50% of the earth's landmass. These ecologically and economically important lands provide grazing lands for livestock, diverse habitats for wildlife, and open space. Sustainable rangeland management is centered on wise stewardship and conservation of soil, water, plant and animal resources of these diverse lands. Rangelands are an important natural heritage, and a wide range of rewarding careers are available to today's rangeland professionals.Coursework requirements for the major in Rangeland Resources encompass a broad spectrum of courses including natural sciences, soil and plant sciences, animal science and livestock management, natural resource management including forestry, watershed and wildlife management, and of course a solid foundation in the ecology and management of rangeland resources. The Range Science program at New Mexico State University is accredited by the Society for Range Management, an international professional society whose mission is the promotion of wise stewardship and sustainable management of global rangelands. The Range Science program is directed toward broadening a students' experience at NMSU while offering the opportunity to increase their knowledge, and enhance the critical skills necessary for living in today's society.CareerThe BS degree in Rangeland Resources prepares you for a variety of rewarding careers in natural resource ecology and management. Our graduates pursue careers with federal, state, tribal, and private land management agencies, private ranch management, wildlife habitat management, watershed management, ecosystem restoration, natural resource conservation, consulting, and graduate study. The coursework required for the degree satisfies the academic requirements for employment as Range Management Specialists and Range Management Conservationists with US Federal land management agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Land Management, or US Forest Service.NMSU Range ClubAt NMSU, we have a very active Range Club, in which student members engage in a variety of activities to enhance their understanding of contemporary issues in the area of rangeland science and management. The Range Club is a student chapter of the Society for Range Management (SRM), and every year a number of Range Club members attend the annual SRM meetings where they participate in competitions such as the Plant Identification Contest, Rangeland Cup Competition, Undergraduate Range Management Exam, as well as attend symposia and technical sessions to learn about the latest research and innovations in range science and management. I want to find another Bachelor Course

Are you interested in working in wide open spaces in the West, managing natural landscapes, including grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and deserts? Then you should consider Rangeland Resources as a major at New Mexico State University.

Disciplines

Plant & Crop SciencesAnimal SciencesNatural Resource Management

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 68

Other Requirements

1A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75, orACT composite score of 21 or SAT score of 1060, orRanked in the top 20 percent of their graduating class All entering freshmen must submit official ACT or SAT scores before final admission is granted. Test scores are used for scholarship purposes and initial placement for math and English courses.

Rangeland Resources