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Mar 23, 2026
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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Agricultural Studies - Natural Resource Management Option, B.S.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies with Natural Resource Management Option is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education
- Core Curriculum
- Option(s) Courses
- Electives
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies: Natural Resource Management Option?
Students pursuing the natural resource management option of the bachelor’s in agricultural studies combine a strong science foundation with an understanding of agriculture and resource management to prepare for employment as a soil conservationist in government service at the local, state and federal levels and in the conservation and reclamation of arable lands.
Possible Career Paths
- Government Service
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Soil Conservation District (SCD)
- NGO Environmental Consulting (domestic and international)
- Farming Industry
- Agronomy Consulting
- Land Reclamation
- Environmental Consultant
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The Following are Required as Part of General Education
Agricultural Studies Core Curriculum
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (1 credit):
AGRI 491 and RNG 491 are capstone experience seminars that consist of an independent study with a public presentation and a professional paper requirement. One course from the following three courses (3 credits):
One course from the following four courses (3 credits):
Natural Resource Management Option
Students pursuing the Natural Resource Management option combine a strong science foundation with an understanding of agriculture and resource management to prepare for employment as a soil conservationist in government service, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Students will be required to take GIS 380 - Applied Arc GIS as part of the Agricultural Studies core curriculum. Students will be required to take GEOL 105 , GEOL 105L - Physical Geology and Lab as the General Education science elective. If not taken as a General Education class, it must be taken to fulfill the Natural Resource Management option requirements. Two pairs from the following three choices (9-10 credits):
At least five to six credits from the following choices:
Agriculture Electives (5-6 Credits)
Science Electives (9-10 Credits)
Communication Elective (3 Credits)
Student Learning Outcomes
Agricultural Studies graduates will be able to demonstrate: - The application of basic scientific and economic principles to agricultural production, business, and resource management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
- The application of production concepts appropriate to the Northern Great Plains region. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II and VI.)
- Oral, written, and graphical communication skills. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
- An understanding of agricultural resource management in a broader global, socioeconomic context. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
- The application of leadership skills necessary for successful advocacy at local, state, regional, and national levels. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)
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