Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Forest Resource Management

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive classes taught in English with the appropriate level of support.

As a student in the Academic Accelerator, individuals will receive:

The necessary support for academic and English-speaking requirements

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses exclusively for international students

Assistance with English-language terms essential for classes

A blend of classes with both international and U.S. students

The School of Renewable Natural Resources offers a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management. The curriculum is varied, providing opportunities to explore wetlands, wildlife, conservation biology, fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, habitat management, and law enforcement. Students in this program can also prepare for careers as wildlife-oriented veterinarians.

This program stands out from traditional biology programs by incorporating a hands-on learning approach and introducing resource policy, regulations, and human aspects of resource research and management. Students can expect field experiences in forests, wetlands, and aquatic environments. Notably, the focus of this program is on habitats, animal populations and communities, people management, rather than individual animals.

The curriculum is designed to enable students to become certified professional scientists by The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, or the Society of Wetland Scientists. Graduates typically find employment with state or federal wildlife and fisheries agencies, land management organizations, environmental consulting firms, or pursue further education in veterinary school or advanced research-oriented degrees.

The B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology and Management offers unique facilities and resources, including access to Lee Memorial Forest with dormitories and teaching facilities. The School also provides vans and trucks for off-campus field trips and activities.

Students in this program can specialize in areas such as Conservation Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management, Wetland Science, Ecological Restoration, Forest Enterprise, Forest Resource Management, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, or Forest Resource Management Concentration. These concentrations prepare students to manage forested landscapes sustainably and work towards becoming a Certified Forester.