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Future Students

As a student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), you will study one of five majors to earn your Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources.

5 majors, 1 goal: protect the environment

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Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability

Study how businesses, the economy and society can be transformed to balance the needs of people, the planet and profits.
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Environmental Policy and Decision Making

Understand how policy and changes in human behavior can promote protection of natural resources.
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Environmental Science

Study the environment in the field and the lab to understand how we can utilize natural systems to solve environmental problems.
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Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife

Learn best management practices for forests, aquatic ecosystems and wildlife species and their habitats to meet conservation goals.
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Natural Resource Management

Connect people with nature through environmental education efforts and effective resource management.

All five majors have the shared goal of conservation and stewardship of our natural resources and environment for current and future generations; however, strategies and tools learned to reach that goal vary by major. By integrating the natural and social sciences, SENR majors promote discovery and leadership through a comprehensive approach to better understand and address environmental and natural resource challenges locally, regionally and globally. On average, 94% of students in this program are either employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation. 

Start your journey toward a meaningful career today!

Apply to Ohio State as a freshman

Transfer students

Regional campus students

Change your major at Ohio State

Connect your environmental passion to one of our majors. 

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Want to pursue an environmental career, but not sure which major pathway is for you?

Students applying to Ohio State have the option of selecting Environment and Natural Resources - Undecidedas their planned major on the Common Application. Students who enroll as Environment and Natural Resources - Undecided are students in SENR and register for the first-year survey course (ENR 1100) with all other SENR students to delve into the coursework and career opportunities each SENR major offers. Students then work closely with their academic advisor to land on a major path that best aligns with their academic and career goals.

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Explore opportunities beyond the classroom.

In the School of Environment and Natural Resources, students can dive into major-related topics outside of the classroom.