{"id":62,"date":"2016-08-11T10:56:30","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T15:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/nre\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:45:18","slug":"natural-resources-and-recreation-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/nre\/natural-resources-and-recreation-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Resources and Recreation Management"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Natural Resources and Recreation Management (NRRM) provides students with comprehensive knowledge and background associated with planning, management and monitoring of natural and outdoor recreation resources.\u00a0 Graduates from Natural Resources and Recreation Management will differ from their colleagues of other institutions through their education in Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing (RS), basic computer programming, and technological instrumentation training through real world settings. The skills will provide countless advantages as students pursue either a professional career or graduate education. Most NRRM courses rely heavily on out-of-classroom experiences using local natural areas, municipal parks, and state and federal land to promote a more in depth and real world understanding. For students interested in pursuing a graduate education, NRRM faculty are eager to work with undergraduates on research experiences in preparation for a graduate career.<\/p>\n

NRRM is a young and innovative program recognizing the importance of balancing natural resource conservation for future generations with protection of the resources utilized for enjoyment of the current generation.\u00a0 Outdoor recreation activities such as rock climbing, hiking, and kayaking are growing areas of fitness and entertainment. Recent studies show that record numbers of families and individuals are utilizing our park systems, and resource management is becoming more critical than ever before. In addition to the biophysical sciences, the NRRM curriculum emphasizes human dimensions of natural resource management. This is an important focal area within the curriculum as federal and state land management agencies are relying heavily on management strategies involving public input\/participation. Curriculum additions to reflect this national trend prepare our students for employment opportunities in federal and state land management agencies.<\/p>\n

Curriculum Guide<\/h2>\n

Natural Resource & Recreation Management<\/a><\/p>\n

Why study Natural Resources and Recreation Management at Marshall University?<\/h2>\n

Marshall University offers exceptional opportunities for students interested in natural resources and recreation management. In addition to its traditional curriculum and integration of hands-on learning experiences, the program offers service learning experiences, critical thinking courses, and writing intensive courses to broaden the academic experience. The program is committed to service within and outside the university with these unique opportunities further offering hands-on experiences for students. For example, the annual Earth Day event has been coordinated by NRRM faculty and students enrolled in NRRM 340 (Event Management) over the past several years. NRRM faculty also regularly co-host the GIS Day event that takes place on campus each year.<\/p>\n

The program supports an on-campus Parks and Recreation Organization for Students, which organizes and participates in student recreation activities providing leadership opportunities, field experience, and social opportunities.<\/p>\n

A final distinction of Marshall\u2019s NRRM program is our unique technological and interdisciplinary focus. Graduates from the program will be proficient in GPS, GIS, RS, and the application of research methods and statistics in real world settings. This skill set will offer students unique and essential advantages setting them apart from their competitors when applying for positions in federal and state land management agencies or pursuing graduate education in the same field.<\/p>\n

Career Outlook for Natural Resources and Recreation Management Majors<\/h2>\n

Career opportunities are abundant and growing for NRRM majors based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reports higher than average growth in the field. Potential employers for NRRM students include parks and protected areas, municipal and county park systems, non-profit environmental organizations, and federal and state land management agencies. Recent employers of our graduates include:<\/p>\n