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Oregon State University Ecampus delivers more than 100 degrees, certificates and microcredentials online to students all over the world. The goal is simple: to give you greater access to learning opportunities that blend quality, engagement and innovation.
Oregon State is consistently ranked one of the nation's best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report and other publications.
34 programs in conservation and natural sciences available
Undergraduate degrees (12)
Agricultural Sciences
B.S.
Design your own degree in agriculture through flexible curriculum that spans subjects such as agriculture production, leadership, agribusiness, world food crops and sustainability.
Botany
B.S.
Study the biology of plants and fungi through subjects like plant structure, biodiversity and genetics to better understand human impact on plant and ecological systems.
Crop and Soil Science
B.S.
Dig deep into crop and soil science with courses related to natural systems, field crop agriculture, water and soil resource management, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Environmental Sciences
B.S.
Pursue a rigorous, integrative education in science and policy as you learn to address global challenges like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss as an environmentally focused scientist or analyst.
Environmental Economics and Policy
B.S.
Develop a strong economic skill set – supplemented by education in biological, physical or social sciences – as you prepare for a multifaceted career in environmental analysis.
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
B.S.
Learn how to maintain balance for fish, wildlife and the delicate environments they live in through science-based curriculum that emphasizes applied ecological principles.
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Undergraduate certificates (4)
Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
Undergraduate Certificate
Discover how to use geographic information technologies, and develop a skill set that is highly valued in science, natural resources, government, industry and business.
Humanitarian Engineering
Undergraduate Certificate
Build technical engineering skills and learn to analyze the social, environmental and economic context as you work with underserved populations to help gain safe access to vital resources.
Organic Farming Systems
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain the technical skills and knowledge to make agricultural and food systems environmentally, economically and socially sustainable as you build a career in organic farming.
Urban Agriculture
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn how to capitalize on new agricultural markets that are not addressed by traditional rural farming through innovative farming techniques that produce dynamic food systems.
Undergraduate microcredentials (1)
Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
Microcredential
Develop practical knowledge and skills for the strategic management of parks and outdoor recreation, including sustainable water and land resource management.
Graduate degrees (4)
Environmental Sciences
M.S. or PSM
Choose between two master’s pathways in the environmental sciences. Gain rigorous training and focus on research areas like ecosystem function and health, water and natural resources management, environmental policy, and future climate scenario impacts.
Fisheries and Wildlife Administration
PSM
Accelerate your career with advanced training in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, management and conservation. This program is ideal for professionals already working in fish and wildlife administration.
Geography and Geospatial Science
M.S.
Apply spatial data analysis to Earth systems and human-environment interactions to address issues ranging from climate resilience and environmental justice to transportation and public health.
Natural Resources
MNR
Engage with customizable curriculum based on natural and social sciences as you learn to balance environmental, economic, health and cultural interests within the work of resource management.
Graduate certificates (12)
Energy Policy
Graduate Certificate
Broaden your knowledge of U.S. energy policy, how it impacts the development of energy markets, and the technologies and resources currently in use and under development.
Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate
Help organizations build more sustainable practices with skills in environmental management systems, ESG reporting and investing, humanitarian engineering, green infrastructure and more.
Fisheries Management
Graduate Certificate
Gain the practical skills in biology, assessment science and social science that you need to manage sustainable recreational and commercial fisheries in collaboration with scientists and policymakers.
Forests and Climate Change
Graduate Certificate
Learn how climate change impacts forest ecosystems and approaches to improve forest management for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Geographic Information Science
GIScience Graduate Certificate
Develop skills in remote sensing, geospatial data collection and analysis, geovisualization and the use of machine learning to measure and model systems of human and environmental interaction.
Leading and Creating Change
Graduate Certificate
Using practical methods, develop professional leadership skills that are valued by organizations that prioritize social, organizational and environmental health and justice.
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Graduate microcredentials (1)
DEI in Natural Resources
Graduate microcredential
Learn important DEI, social sustainability and collaborative problem-solving skills that support a more inclusive and effective governance of natural resources.
Undergraduate minors (23)
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural and Food Business Management
- Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communications
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Comparative International Agriculture
- Crop Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
- Geography
- Horticulture
- Leadership
- Marine Conservation and Management
- Microbiology
- Natural Resources
- Soil Science
- Sustainability
Learn more about Oregon State’s online bachelor’s degrees, master’s programs and graduate certificates focused on conservation and natural sciences.
