Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Conservation of Natural Resources

  The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation of Natural Resources from Texas Tech University is a degree program that provides graduates with a well-rounded education in natural resources management.  One may choose from two specializations (Conservation Path or Technical Environmental Skills Path) within the degree program to tailor the educational program to their desired career objectives.   The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation of Natural Resources is designed to prepare students for a majority of the issues encountered as professional natural resource managers.  The philosophy of the Department of Natural Resources Management is to give students experience in applied natural resource management programs that will prepare them for challenging careers in the field of natural resource management with government agencies, consulting firms, power companies, conservation organizations, and environmental laboratories.  Graduates may choose to further their education by pursuing advanced degrees in natural resource management or civil engineering.

Faculty Involvement

Faculty members in the Department of Natural Resources Management are recognized authorities in the areas of fire ecology, fisheries management, geographic information systems, range ecology, range management, watershed management, wetland ecology, and wildlife management.  Diverse research programs within the Department provide many opportunities for students to become involved in the scientific process and gain valuable training and experience. One example of student involvement has been to conduct routine vegetation and animal sampling, important tools in natural resource management.  These sampling events reinforce plant and animal identification skills, and provide students the opportunity to determine species diversity in several ecosystems, a valuable skill for natural resource conservationists.
The Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University is committed to undergraduate education and successful employment of our students following graduation.  If we can help you in any way, please contact us at: 

     Department of Natural
      Resources Management
      Texas Tech University
      Lubbock, TX  79409-2125
      Phone:     (806) 742-2842
      FAX:       (806) 742-2280

      If you wish to receive an application for admission, course schedule, or catalog, please write to: 

Office of Admissions and Records
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX  79409-5015
Phone:  (806) 742-3661