Conservation Social Sciences Academic Minor Requirements
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Conservation Social Sciences Minor
Note: This minor may not be earned by students in an existing degree program in the Department of Conservation Social Sciences.
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Core 106 |
Core Discovery: The New Wild West (3-4 cr) |
Core 125 |
Core Discovery: The Earth and our place on it (3-4 cr) |
OR For 235 Society and Natural Resources (3 cr) |
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Foundations of Conservation Leadership and Management (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Conservation Social Sciences Field Studies (3 cr) |
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Social Research Methods in Conservation (4 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Politics of the Environment (3 cr) |
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Natural Resource Policy (3 cr) |
Electives from the following (9-11 cr)
Conservation Management and Planning I (4 cr) |
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Conservation Management and Planning II (4 cr) |
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Environmental Communication Skills (3 cr) |
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Conservation Leadership (3 cr) |
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Personalities and Philosophies in Conservation (3 cr) |
To complete this minor, students must earn a minimum of 20 credits
Environmental Communication Minor
Environmental Communication Skills (3 cr) |
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Public Involvement in Natural Resource Management (3 cr) |
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Environmental Education (3 cr) |
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Media Writing (3 cr) |
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Principles of Public Relations (3 cr) |
Two courses from the following (6 cr):
Understanding Photography (3 cr) |
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Persuasion (3 cr) |
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Conflict Management (3 cr) |
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Professional Presentation Techniques (3 cr) |
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Principles of Advertising (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Media Production (4 cr) |
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Advertising Creativity (3 cr) |
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Feature Article Writing (3 cr) |
Forest Operations Minor
Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr) |
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Forest Products Issues and Technology (2 cr) |
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ForP 277 |
Wood Anatomy and Identification (3 cr) |
ForP 430 |
Forest Engineering and Harvesting (3 cr) |
Designing Forest Access (3 cr) |
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ForP 434 |
Forest Tractor and Cable Systems (4 cr) |
Primary Wood Products Manufacturing (3 cr) |
Forest Products Minor
For students in business, engineering, forestry, or vocational education who wish to gain specific background and knowledge related to the forest products industry.
ForP 277 |
Wood Anatomy and Identification (3 cr) |
ForP 430 |
Forest Engineering and Harvesting (3 cr) |
Primary Wood Products Manufacturing (3 cr) |
Electives in forest products (11 cr)
Outdoor Recreation Leadership Minor
Outdoor Recreation Leadership (2 cr) |
Courses selected from the following (13-14 cr):
Foundations of Conservation Leadership and Management |
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Environmental Communication Skills (3 cr) |
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Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr) |
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Conservation Leadership (3 cr) |
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Environmental Education (3 cr) |
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Wilderness and Protected Area Management (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response or |
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Wilderness First Responder (2-3 cr) |
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Exploring Natural Resources |
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Outdoor Leisure Pursuits (2 cr) |
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Rec 215 |
River Reading and Whitewater Safety (1 cr) |
Recreation Activities (2 cr) |
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Camp Leadership (3 cr) |
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Camp Counseling Practicum (2-3 cr) |
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Recreation Practicum (1 cr) |
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Wilderness Medicine and Evacuation (1 cr) |
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Experiential Education (2 cr) |
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Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr) |
Courses selected from the following (5 cr):
Special Topics (course approved by advisor) |
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Individual and Dual Sports: Wall Climbing(1 cr) |
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Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities: Scuba (1 cr) |
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Introductory Arboricultural Tree Climbing Techniques (1 cr) |
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Special Topics (course approved by advisor) |
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Rock Climbing (1 cr) |
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Mountaineering (2 cr) |
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Cross Country Skiing (1 cr) |
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Winter Skills (2 cr) |
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Whitewater Rafting (1 cr) |
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Kayaking (1 cr) |
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Whitewater Canoeing (1 cr) |
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Mountain Biking (1 cr) |
Approved technical competency (contact the CSS or HPERD departments; practical exam administered by Rec and/or CSS faculty) (max 4 cr)
Parks, Protected Areas, and Wilderness Conservation Minor
Wilderness and Protected .Area Management or |
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International Land Preservation and Conservation Systems (3 cr) |
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Conservation Biology (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Ecology and Population Biology (4 cr) |
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Ecology (3 cr) |
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Ecology (3 cr) |
A general ecology course (3 cr)
Courses selected from the following (11 cr):
Contemporary American Indian Issues (3 cr) |
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Conservation Social Sciences Field Studies (3 cr) |
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Conservation Management and Planning I (4 cr) |
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Conservation Management and Planning II (4 cr) |
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Personalities and Philosophies in Conservation (3 cr) |
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Wilderness and Protected .Area Management (3 cr) |
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International Land Preservation and Conservation Systems (3 cr) |
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Monitoring Impacts in Protected Areas and Wilderness (3 cr) |
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Landscape Ecology (3 cr) |
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Land, Resources, and Environment (3 cr) |
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Hist 424 |
American Environmental History (3 cr) |
Phil 452 |
Environmental Philosophy (3 cr) |
Sustainable Tourism and Leisure Enterprises Minor
Note: This academic minor is offered through both the College of Natural Resources and the College of Education.
Marketing (3 cr) |
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Conservation Management and Planning I (4 cr) |
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Leisure and Tourism Enterprises (3 cr) |
Course selected from the following (11-12 cr):
Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr) |
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AgEc 477 |
Law, Ethics, and the Environment (3 cr) |
Contemporary American Indian Issues (3 cr) |
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Promotional Strategy (3 cr) |
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CSS 181 |
Introduction to Hospitality Services Industries (3 cr) |
CSS 381 |
Hospitality Management and Organization (3 cr) |
Conservation Management and Planning II (4 cr) |
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International Land Preservation and Conservation Systems (3 cr) |
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Internship (cr arr) |
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Geog 340 |
Business Location Decisions (3 cr) |
Special Topics (cr arr) |
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Camp Leadership (3 cr) |
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Recreation Practicum (1 cr) |
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Recreation Program Planning and Marketing (1 cr) |