Range Science and Management
Overview
Programs in range science and management teach people how to use and protect the grasslands and rangelands.Range science and management programs include topics such as:
- Animal and wildlife biology
- Plant sciences
- Ecology
- Land protection and conservation
- Livestock production and management
- Soil science
- Hydrology
Internships
Internships allow students to develop skills at companies or organizations. Some range science and management programs require students to complete an internship.
Schools
Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs in range science and management. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students can transfer to a college or university for further study.
Several colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in range science and management. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study. Programs may be located in larger natural resources conservation, animal science, agriculture, or environmental studies departments.
Few universities offer graduate degrees in range science and management. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.
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Related Educational Programs
- Agriculture, General
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry and Production
- Botany
- Conservation Biology
- Dairy Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Natural Resources Policy and Management
- Plant Science
- Soil Science
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
- Agricultural Scientists
- Animal Scientists
- Conservation Scientists
- Natural Sciences Managers
- University and College Teachers
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Agricultural Worker Supervisors
- Biologists
- Farm and Home Management Advisors
- Farmers and Farm Managers
- Park Naturalists
- Science Technicians
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture Science
- Algebra
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Geometry
- Natural Resources Management
- Physical Science
- Trigonometry
Graduate Admissions
Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores.
Additional requirements at some schools include:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Biology, Chemistry
- Undergraduate degree or significant course work in animal science, zoology, or biology
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Botany
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Conflict Resolution
- Farm and Ranch Management
- Fire Ecology
- Forages
- Grazing Cattle and Sheep
- Plant Species and Physiology
- Principles of Rangeland Management
- Range and Animal Nutrition
- Resource Measurements
- Riparian Ecology
- Science Writing
Graduate Program Courses
Graduate study in range science and management typically includes:
- Required courses
- Thesis (master's degree)
- Preliminary exams (doctoral degree only)
- Dissertation and dissertation defense (doctoral degree)
Things to Know
With a degree in range science, you can work for farms and ranches as a rangeland manager. You can work for national and state parks as a wildlife or habitat manager or a conservationist. Many people work as researchers and land use planners. Or you can work for federal land management or conservation agencies such as the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, or Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Internships are available with national parks or with wildlife reserves.
Many employers, especially government agencies, require a master's degree.
Schools
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