About the course

The University of Nebraska is recognized as the birthplace of prairie ecology. Students pursuing the GECM option learn the principles and techniques needed to manage and monitor grasslands that provide wildlife habitat, conservation, livestock production, and other ecosystem services associated with diverse, resilient grasslands.

　　For students excited about studying, managing, and conserving private and public grasslands.

　　An integration of disciplines involved in the study, conservation, and utilization of grasslands.

　　Foundation of the degree program is multiple use, emphasizing integrated grassland management for water, wildlife, forage, recreation, and aesthetics.

　　Students learn through coursework, seminars, capstone experiences, and optional internships with state and federal agencies, research organizations, and private industry.

　　Careers include stewardship of grassland resources on private and public lands including habitat management, grassland establishment and prairie restoration, and planning positions with environmental consulting firms, natural resources districts, and local, state and federal natural resource agencies.

　　Curriculum meets the federal civil service requirements for rangeland management specialist positions in agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service.

　　Breadth of the curriculum prepares students for postgraduate education in most disciplines related to natural resource sciences. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2024	Lincoln
Fall (August), 2024	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2025	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2025	Lincoln
Fall (August), 2025	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2026	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2026	Lincoln

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nebraska - Lincoln

TOEFL Requirement: 70 (20 writing subscore). IELTS Requirement: 6.0 (5.5 writing subscore). TOEFL Paper-Based - 523 composite. International Freshmen students are required to submit:

　　? Secondary school transcript

　　? Secondary school certificate/diploma

　　? English proficiency scores

　　? Bank statement

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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