Bachelor of Environmental Studies: Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation at San Francisco State University

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation provides students with the theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in ecology, conservation biology, and natural resources they need to address natural resource management and conservation issues. Required courses provide knowledge in ecology, conservation biology, statistics, and natural resource management and provide students with a solid background in both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving techniques. Students choose additional coursework in ecology, biodiversity studies, applied methods, and management of specific resources.

1. Demonstrate understanding of the relationships between social justice and environmental problems in local, national, and global contexts.
2. Demonstrate understanding of chemical, biological, and social processes related to environmental problems and the ability to integrate these with the understandings and critical evaluations of descriptive statistics commonly used in environmental literature.
3. Communicate clearly and accurately both orally and in writing and be able to conduct research appropriate to the area of emphasis.
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of civic activities and processes, and of methods of engagement in those processes.
5. Demonstrate readiness to enter the professional job market by preparing/training students in developing appropriate job market skills (e.g., resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, writing well and engagingly, acquiring professional experience via internship).
6. Demonstrate understanding of ecological and conservation biology theories and how they relate to natural resource management and conservation decisions.
7. Demonstrate understanding of natural resource management techniques and approaches.