Conservation Planning and Park Management (B.S.) - Park Administration and Management Specialization
Manage our state and national parks!
Conservation planning and park management is an interdisciplinary science that trains students to develop conservation strategies at landscape scales. The park administration and management specialization prepares students for a career in park management, particularly federal and state government managed facilities. The courses outlined in this specialization are designed to enhance the human management focus needed for this career track.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Like working with conservation minded people.
- Like to be a steward of natural resources.
- Consider yourself an advocate for the environment.
- Have interest in outdoor recreation.
- Enjoy working with people.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Park Manager/superintendent
- Park ranger
- Conservation and land use planner
- Refuge manager
- Wilderness/backcountry/lodge manager
- Conservation district supervisor
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- State and municipal departments of natural resources
- National Park Service
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- State and municipal departments of natural resources
- National Park Service
- Nonprofit organizations
