The Minor

The minor in Natural Resources Conservation provides students with basic ecological knowledge and environmental literacy. Students can design their minor to be focused in a variety of areas including wildlife, fish, and forest ecology. This minor may aid students in developing their own professional or personal commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, making career choices, and broadening their options for future opportunities.

Requirements

The Natural Resources Conservation (NRC) minor requires 15 credits of NRC courses. Only one 100-level course may count toward the minor. Two courses must be taken from the following list: NRC 225, 232, 260, and 261. Here is a link to more information.

Minor Contact and Advising

Please contact the Chief Undergraduate Advisor, Lena Fletcher, at lfletche@umass.edu if you are interested in the NRC minor.