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Soil and Water Conservation

PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
DEGREE
BS
DEPARTMENT
Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources
COLLEGE
Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Learn to utilize and protect our natural resources.

While populations increase and cities grow larger and more industrial every day, we must find a way to conserve the soil and water resources we have available. This program is designed to help you better understand the value of these resources and how they can be managed for the long-term benefit of society.

Program Highlights

Internships

  • US Fish and Wildlife Services
  • US Forest Service
  • USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
  • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Career Opportunities

  • Erosion Control Specialist
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Resource Conservationist
  • Soil Scientist

Academic Program Requirements

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Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources
CONTACT:
Dr. Wesley Totten, Chair
P: (731) 881-7262
E: ftotten@utm.edu
LOCATION:
257 Brehm Hall
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN 38238