Bachelor of Science

Natural Resource Science and Management

Overview

Create, manage, conserve and restore natural and urban ecosystems sustainably, while meeting goals and needs of society. Apply what you learn to conserving plant and animal species in forests, grasslands, rivers, streams and urban areas.

Classes You Might Take

  • Forest Ecology
  • Natural Resource Policy
  • Dendrology
  • Ecosystem Management
  • Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources

Learn about the full curriculum.

Emphasis Areas

Accreditation

Learn more about our accredited emphasis areas.

Why CAFNR for Natural Resource Science and Management

Outdoor learning laboratories are plentiful near campus, including prairie, forests, streams and many other ecosystems.

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Career Possibilities

Fisheries Biologist
Consulting Forester
Wildlife Biologist
Ecologist
Natural Resources Educator

Internships & Employers

U.S. Forest Service • Missouri Department of Conservation • University of Missouri – Columbia • Missouri Department of Natural Resources • Heartland Forest Consulting • USDA • Resource Management Service, LLC • Bureau of Land Management • Colorado Forest Service • United States Geological Survey • Great Basin Institute

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Signature Experience

Study Abroad

One of the many unique experiences available for natural resource science and management students is a signature study abroad program. Explore protection and management of tropical ecosystems through CAFNR’s study abroad experience in Belize.

Study Abroad
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Our Students Are Successful

Immersed in the outdoors

Natural resource science and management degree program has helped Lisette Perez connect people to the outdoors.

Six students represent CAFNR as Summer Welcome leaders

Current CAFNR students worked hard this summer to make new Tigers “day one” at Mizzou the best it could be.

Take the Next Step

JOIN OUR CAFNR COMMUNITY

Admissions and Application

You can declare Natural Resource Science and Management as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.

  • Current students: Declare or change your major.
  • New students: Apply to MU and choose Natural Resource Science and Management as your major.

Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

Visit us!

Let us show you the CAFNR Experience! Meet with our current faculty, staff and students who are ready to answer your questions. See classrooms and the beautiful Mizzou campus. Visit us and start your journey!