This emphasis provides an integrated approach to park and recreation area management ranging from low intensity use of wilderness areas to heavily-used urban parks. Employment is typically with federal, state, county, and city recreation agencies.
John Loegering, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Natural Resources program at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, discusses the various emphases or program tracks in the major and what sets UMC apart. He describes the applied nature of the program and how that benefits students. One of his main areas of research is in wildlife ecology.
Meet some of our alumni and current students and hear what they have to say about their University of Minnesota, Crookston experience. More >>>