Natural Resource Economics

The objective of this major is to prepare students to apply economic models and analysis
to environmental and natural resource policy problems. The flexibility of this major
allows students, in consultation with their academic advisor, to design a program of study
which focuses on environmental and natural resource issues tailored to individual
interests (such as water use and quality, soil protection, waste management, or ecosystem
management and land use). The curriculum reflects the breadth of training required for
careers in the private and government sectors dealing with environmental and natural
resource management and policy analysis. Students in this major can expect to find
employment with state and federal government agencies or with private consultants, and
in environmental policy analysis and management of natural resources, and with natural
resources firms. Many students may find it desirable to obtain a graduate degree.
Students completing this degree will be prepared for graduate study in environmental and
natural resource economics and policy.