Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services Major

This is a program that prepares individuals to enforce natural resource and environmental protection regulations and laws; and to perform emergency duties to protect human life, property and natural resources, including fire prevention and control measures, and emergency and rescue procedures.

Includes instruction in natural and physical sciences, natural resource management, outdoor field skills, firearms and outdoor equipment and vehicle operation, evidence collection and environmental sampling and monitoring, natural resource legislation, environmental compliance techniques, patrol procedures, investigation and report writing, interpersonal skills and crisis intervention, community liaison, public safety, public education, and public relations.

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What can you do with a major/degree in Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services Major?

With a major/degree in Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services, you will have such career options as (but not limited to) natural resources officer, natural resources law enforcement officer, park ranger, wildlife officer, and park police officer.

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