College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The Institute of Renewable Natural Resources
RENR Policy Emphasis
Environmental Policy and Planning. Designed for students desiring an education in natural resources policy. This emphasis incorporates knowledge from all renewable natural resources disciplines, which provides a foundation for decision-making related to the environment. Students will obtain an understanding of the behavior of institutions and organizations associated with natural resource management.
Professionals associated with natural resources need to consider legislative mandates, community interests, resource evaluation and competing uses, and conflict management techniques. This emphasis prepares the student for work in private industry, public and non-profit agencies, and law or graduate school. Students must select 15 hours of restricted electives from an approved list in consultation with their advisor. The remaining 13 hours are free electives.
Restricted and Free Electives
The following 28 credit hours are required for completion of the Renewable Natural Resources option with the policy emphasis.
| Course | Cr |
|---|---|
| Restricted electives | 15 |
| Free electives | 13 |