Natural Resource Management
at Mount Aloysius College
Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree
Interested in the environment? Curious about the various ecological issues facing our globe? Looking for a job in renewable energy, restoration, conservation, as a park ranger or with the DCNR? A degree in natural resource management from Mount Aloysius College will help you along your path.
With courses focused in biology, ecology, management practices, and natural science, you’ll receive a diverse education designed to help you find a successful career in conservation.
Program Highlights
Learn more about the natural resource management program, including options available to you after graduation!
Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career
The Mount’s natural resource management program is designed to not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you be successful in future jobs, but to help you explore your passions and expand your horizons. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.
Quick Facts About the Natural Resource Management Program at Mount Aloysius
- Earn your associate’s degree (2 years), or pair with a degree in conservation law enforcement (2+2) to receive both your associate’s and bachelor’s degrees
- Perfect for those passionate about the environment and interested in restoration, conservation, and ecology
- Conservation Officer
- Environmentalist
- Forester
- Environmental or Science Educator
- Field Researchers
- Forest/Wildlife Ecologist
- Land Use Planner
- Naturalist
- Wetlands Restoration Specialist
- Conservation Biologist
Wildlife conservation officers at the PA DCNR have an average annual salary of 63,051.
The average median wage for a Forest and Conservation Scientist is $57,860.
Sources: pa.gov, Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Demonstrate effective use of ecological principles in a natural resource management setting for both upland (terrestrial) and aquatic ecosystems.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats for both professional and lay audiences.
- Conduct research and critically evaluate the results of that research in a natural resource management context.
- Demonstrate expertise in the use of appropriate technologies (e.g., GPS, ArcGIS) common to the field.
- Demonstrate an awareness of local and global political concerns and ethical issues associated with the field of natural resource management.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Merrilee Anderson
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Juan Diaz, Jr.
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Mike Engle
Associate Professor Science & Mathematics
Crystal Goldyn
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics, Chair, Science & Math Department
Aimee Itle
Instructor of Science & Mathematics
Penny O'Connor
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Mina Rezaei
Assistant Professor of Science & Mathematics
John Whitlock
Department Chair of Science and Math, Associate Professor of Science & Mathematics
Learn Beyond the Classroom with Hands-On Fieldwork
Lake Inventory
Students travel to a local lake, where they use seine netting to perform lake inventory.
Animal Conservation
Students installed bat boxes at a local park and on campus to assist with the conservation of the local bat population.
Study Insect-Borne Disease
Students harvest ticks in the woods on-campus for research into Lyme disease.
Water Quality Assessments
Students get to travel to a local abandoned mine drainage field to assess and test the water quality in the area.
Affordable Tuition
Make an investment in your future with a quality, career-focused education at an affordable rate. Plus, check out our scholarships and institutional aid opportunities–99% of Mountie students receive some form of financial aid!
Questions?
Our admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have!
Email: admissions@mtaloy.edu
Phone: 814-886-6383