Students in the School of Environment and Natural Resources have various options for expanding their educational experience. Many of our students enjoy study abroad programs, complete internships, and learn through different field experience opportunities.

OSU works in cooperation with the School for Field Studies (SFS), the oldest and largest educational institution in the United States exclusively dedicated to teaching and engaging undergraduates in environmental problem solving, and with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a non-profit school focusing on leadership and outdoor skills. The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences also has a study abroad program.

Students can obtain field experience through opportunities within the School including:

• Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
• Stream Ecology Lab
• Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Lab
• The Soil and Environmental Biochemistry and Microbial Ecology Lab
• Ohio Sea Grant / F.T. Stone Lab

Through various course offerings students also can acquire certification in the following areas:

• Ranger Academy
• Wildland Firefighting
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Project WILD and more
• Search and Rescue
• Wilderness First Responder
• Soil Science