Natural Resources Undergraduate Program

Choose your track option

A track option gives you a specific focus within the overall major. Which area do you prefer?

Students doing research on soil conditions in controlled burns in a wooded area.

Forestry

Keep the forests wild and wonderful.

A student harvesting vegetables in the campus garden.

General natural resources

Adapt to any setting in the outdoors with this broader path.

About the program

Understand the principles of soil, water and crops

The natural resources program at Missouri State focuses on training students in sound management practices. You will also learn the principles of soil development and the classification and management practices needed to conserve the soil and protect water resources and the environment against pollution.

Declare your major in natural resources

Why major in natural resources at Missouri State?

Two students inspect a grassy area next to a log for research purposes.

Dig in, get your hands dirty

Take your learning to the beautiful outdoors. You can do labs at Darr Agricultural Center and Journagan Ranch, plus internships around the area.

Dr. Melissa Bledsoe and three graduate students talk while conducting research in a forest area.

Make the big discoveries

Alongside experienced faculty members, you can do fun research projects. Research is conducted at the Springfield campus, the Fruit Experiment Station at Mountain Grove and many other sites.

Two students have a conversation while conducting research along a riverbed in the Ozarks.

Refine your knowledge

Through the track options, you can focus your degree on forestry or take a broader angle in general natural resources.

Build on your credentials

An array of minors are available to supplement your degree. You can minor in agronomy, horticulture, animal science and other agriculture topics.

Degree options

Whether you’re a traditional freshman, transfer student or want to add a minor, our program can meet your needs.

Have bigger goals in mind? With accelerated options, you can start on a master’s degree as you finish your bachelor’s degree.

Four-Year Degree Plan

Accelerated Master's in Plant Science

Alumna Spotlight

Farming is in her heart

Grace Ford fell in love with nature and the outdoors at a young age. After her experiences at MSU and abroad, she's ready to shape a sustainable future in agriculture.