Degree Programs Overview
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FER offers six undergraduate degree programs. For information on each program, please click on its link below or at left. Want a quick overview? Click on the flyer under each degree program for an overview of the program and career opportunities.
Environmental Technology integrates the biological and chemical mechanisms of environmental processes with knowledge of monitoring and assessment techniques, management, policy and communications. This science-based field qualifies you for jobs in a variety of sectors, including government, industry, consulting and non-profit organizations. View the Environmental Technology Overview Flyer.
Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences emphasizes the sciences behind the ecological principles affecting the world’s fish and wildlife populations plus the theories driving socioeconomics. By teaching you how to apply these principles to natural resource management, this program prepares you for positions in government agencies, non-profit organizations or private industry. View the Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences Overview Flyer.
Forest Management balances an understanding of the natural cycles of forests with the needs of communities and forest owners. It combines instruction in science, economics, sociology and technology to teach students how to assess, monitor, manage and improve the health of forest resources. A Forest Management degree prepares you for work in a government agency or private industry around the world. View the Forest Management Overview Flyer.
Natural Resources-Ecosystem Assessment is a science-based program that teaches you how to measure and monitor the status of natural resources and the environment. Because this is a skill in great demand today, a degree in Ecosystem Assessment prepares you for a career in virtually every sector of natural resources. View the Natural Resources Overview Flyer.
Natural Resources-Policy & Administration teaches you how to understand, create, implement and manage natural resources programs. It also covers economics, policy and government and public administration. It is a good degree choice if you are seeking a career in the public sector or as a liaison for a private company. View the Natural Resources Overview Flyer.
Environmental Science-Watershed Hydrology applies the science of water within the context of natural landscapes and the effects of human activity on water. It also includes coursework in soils and engineering and features a heavy emphasis on computer applications, all in preparation for a career in a government agency or private company.
Graduates of each of these degree programs are internationally sought for the knowledge and skills they obtained during their education at NC State. How are our graduates perceived, recognized, and identified as they work in their professions? View our Program Educational Objectives >>
