Lubbock,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Range Conservation specialization equips students with expertise in sustaining grasslands, shrublands, and forest ecosystems that support grazing and browsing wildlife. This program emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, teaching future land managers how to preserve these vital habitats for livestock, wildlife, and recreational purposes. Alumni frequently pursue careers with agencies like the Natural Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management, as the coursework fulfills federal employment qualifications for range conservation roles. This concentration is accredited by the Society for Range Management.