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Conservation and Resource Studies

Head Faculty Advisor: Professor Gordon Frankie
Academic Advisors:
Marjorie Ensor (students with last names A - L)
Maire Lanigan (students with last names M - Z)
Intake Advisor: Emilie Dandan


The Conservation and Resource Studies major (CRS) is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in environmental issues and areas of interaction among natural resources, population, energy, technology, societal institutions, and cultural values. Because students draw on the course offerings of the entire campus, they have the flexibility to incorporate any combination of the social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, or humanities to address complex environmental problems. Students may also draw upon appropriate community resources in the development of individual programs of study. Sample topics from past students include environmental justice and education; conservation and culture; energy and environmental policy.

CRS Student Handbook
Printable CRS Major Snapshot
Printable CRS Minor Snapshot
Faculty Advisors

Career Opportunities. CRS graduates are qualified for careers in environmental consulting, education, health, or law; community, urban, or regional planning; and other related areas of environmentalism in public agencies, non-profit conservation organizations, and private companies. Graduates also matriculate into masters and doctoral programs in geography, law, and public health. To see what our recent graduates have done check the Career Center web site survey information.
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