Course Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) degree program educates and trains students to become the next generation of stewards, scientists, and policy makers, who promote ecosystem sustainability through sound management practices. Through fieldwork, research, and facilitated internships, RWFM students experience a range of learning opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom, preparing them for real-world application of knowledge.

RWFM equips students with the skill sets, educational background, and ethical standards needed to obtain career building certifications required in natural resource professions. This program provides the sound foundation that prepares students to continue their education into graduate and other professional programs or pursue a wide range of careers in leading conservation and science-based agencies at state and federal levels, as well as private land enterprises and non-governmental organizations. In response to the complexity and diversity of the field, the B.S. in RWFM program offers four unique specialization tracks to further tailor a student’s degree to best meet post-graduation needs.

The Rangeland Management track combines the disciplines of ecology and range management to best promote the production, conservation, function, and stewardship of rangelands found around the world. The curriculum focuses on fundamental ecological and rangeland principles used in addressing leading challenges, such as watershed health, invasive exotic plant control, and wildland fires. Included in this track is a summer field camp, providing intense field experience to solidify principles students will need to pursue advanced coursework in focal management areas. Upon graduation, students meet the basic qualifications to apply for certificates in Certified Professional in Rangeland Management and Certified Range Management Consultants, providing competitive credentials in today’s job market. Students will be prepared to seek employment with government agencies, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, or head into environmental and natural resources consulting or private sector ranch management.

General Eligibility

Undergraduate students who meet the following general admission requirements at the time of application are assured admission to  A&M-Central Texas:

• Minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA on a 4.0 scale;

• Minimum 30 academic, college-level transferable semester hours. Applicants pursuing an Applied Science or Aviation Science degree may meet this requirement utilizing select workforce education credit from an approved Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree upon completion of 45 hours, to include all general education courses within the AAS.

• Must be eligible to return to all previously attended colleges or universities.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• The University requires all students to take at least one year of a foreign language. This requirement is completed by having taken two units of the same foreign language in high school, completing one year of the same foreign language in college or completing the credit-by-examination process.

  Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or. Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)