NATURAL RESOURCES CONCENTRATION
Develop unique organizational and leadership skills within the fields of physical and natural sciences when you earn your Master of Organization Management degree with a concentration in Natural Resources at Chadron State College. You will have the opportunity to explore specific areas related to natural resource conservation, preservation, and productivity. As a graduate of Chadron State College’s MSOM with a Natural Resource focus, you will be prepared for a career in range conservation management, habitat restoration, public land and resource management, conservation education and wildlife, and land and water resources. Enroll today to start your journey toward an advanced, specialized MSOM graduate degree at Chadron State College!
3 Year Natural Resources Course Rotation
PROGRAM OF STUDY ⸺ 36 Credit Hours Total
| Research Design and Methods Courses | ||
| CA 615 or EDCI 631 should be completed within the first 12 hours of study. | ||
| CA 615 | RESEARCH PROCESS AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| or EDCI 631 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS | |
| MATH 533 | STATISTICAL METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| or PSYC 538 | BEHAVIORAL STATISTICS | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 | |
| Organizational Management and Leadership Core Courses |
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| Students encouraged to work with advisor to best identify classes that complement their degree goals. Note: A minimum of 18 of the total 36 credit hours must be from 600 level courses. |
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| Select four of the following classes: | ||
| CTE 632 | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| CA 610 | THEORIES OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION | 3 |
| CA 630 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| MGMT 610 | HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 620 | HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| MGMT 630 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| MGMT 639 | LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| MATH 631 | MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PSYC 541 | ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 | |
| Thesis, Scholarly Project, and Internship | ||
| Complete a minimum of 18 credits of Program prior to enrollment. | ||
| Select six credits from the following: | ||
| INTERNSHIP | 6 | |
| SCHOLARLY PROJECT (3) & INTERNSHIP (3) | 6 | |
| THESIS | 6 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 | |
| Natural Resources Program Focus Area | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | ||
| BIS 632 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS | 3 |
| CTE 552 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| CA 610 | THEORIES OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MATH 631 | MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MKTG 630 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 3 | |
| Natural Resources Elective Area | ||
| In consultation with advisor, select an additional three courses from the following: | ||
| BIOL 632 | EVOLUTIONARY SYNTHESIS | 3 |
| GEOS 531 | GEOLOGY OF WATER RESOURCES | 3 |
| GEOS 534 | INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY | 3 |
| GEOS 622 | RESEARCH APPLICATIONS WITH GIS | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 | |