Bachelor of Science in Grassland Systems - Grassland Ecology and Management

The University of Nebraska is recognized as the birthplace of prairie ecology. Students pursuing the GECM option learn the principles and techniques needed to manage and monitor grasslands that provide wildlife habitat, conservation, livestock production, and other ecosystem services associated with diverse, resilient grasslands.

For students excited about studying, managing, and conserving private and public grasslands.
An integration of disciplines involved in the study, conservation, and utilization of grasslands.
Foundation of the degree program is multiple use, emphasizing integrated grassland management for water, wildlife, forage, recreation, and aesthetics.
Students learn through coursework, seminars, capstone experiences, and optional internships with state and federal agencies, research organizations, and private industry.
Careers include stewardship of grassland resources on private and public lands including habitat management, grassland establishment and prairie restoration, and planning positions with environmental consulting firms, natural resources districts, and local, state and federal natural resource agencies.
Curriculum meets the federal civil service requirements for rangeland management specialist positions in agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service.
Breadth of the curriculum prepares students for postgraduate education in most disciplines related to natural resource sciences.

TOEFL Requirement: 70 (20 writing subscore). IELTS Requirement: 6.0 (5.5 writing subscore). TOEFL Paper-Based - 523 composite. International Freshmen students are required to submit:
Secondary school transcript
Secondary school certificate/diploma
English proficiency scores
Bank statement