Bachelor of Science in
Range Management

The Bachelor of Science in Range Management from Texas Tech University is a degree program accredited by the Society for Range Management that provides graduates with a working knowledge of range biology, range planning, range  measurements, and range ecosystems management.  The Bachelor of Science in Range Management is designed to prepare students for a majority of the issues encountered as professional range managers.  The philosophy of the Department of Natural Resources Management is to give students experience in applied range management programs that will prepare them for challenging careers in the field of natural resource management with ranching operations, government agencies, consulting firms, and conservation organizations.  Following completion of this degree program, one will be qualified as a ranch manager, consultant, and rangeland management specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Additionally, many of our graduates further their education by pursuing Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Faculty Involvement

Faculty members in the Department of Natural Resources Management are recognized authorities in the areas of fire ecology, geographic information systems, grazing behavior, range animal nutrition, range improvements, and range ecology.  Diverse range research programs provide numerous opportunities for students to become involved in the scientific process and gain valuable training and experience.  One example of student involvement has been prescribed burning, an important tool in range management.  Each year the Department burns many acres of rangeland with the assistance of student volunteers.  Experience with prescribed burning has proven to be a valuable skill for many of our graduates.

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