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The natural resource management program explores the relationship between ecological systems and social sciences. Through coursework, students learn how choices are made about utilizing or conserving our natural environments. Blending academic study with practical experience, participants acquire expertise to oversee human engagement with nature across parks and protected zones, resource management agencies, or agricultural and food production sectors. By integrating theoretical instruction with hands-on application, learners cultivate specialized competencies to guide human-nature interactions within conservation areas, resource institutions, or farming and food networks.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher