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Natural Resource Management (Extension), BA

WWU College of the Environment - Salish Sea Region (CENV-SSR) is a distance-based network of instructional hubs that allows students to learn alongside world-famous researchers located in Poulsbo, Port Angeles, and Everett, Washington. Freshman and sophomore students in regional community colleges can use the “Direct Transfer Agreement” (DTA) pathway to transition their associate degree into an CENV-SSR bachelor’s degree. At CENV-SSR, students take upper-level courses to complete their bachelor’s degrees. To optimize convenience for working students, SSR classes are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Class delivery uses hybrid modality - combining in-person teaching, hands-on field labs, and interactive video conferencing.

This major uses a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to understanding urban-environment systems and environmental challenges, modeled on the College of the Environment’s curricula. Academic programming includes classes in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It also integrates educational coursework, faculty-student collaboration, applied research, professional internships, and community service. This is designed to prepare tomorrow’s interdisciplinary problem solvers.

The Natural Resource Management (Extension) BA degree will provide entry-level working professionals with the real-world, interdisciplinary skills and knowledge needed for careers in natural resource and environmental management. Through academic coursework, internships and mentorships with environmental organizations, and experiential capstones, students will develop knowledge of core natural resource and environmental management, planning, and leadership concepts while acquiring hands-on experience with real-life case studies directly related to their professional interests.

Students will receive in-depth training in critical thinking about practices and policies, planning skills, communication in institutional and group settings, policy analysis, economic frameworks, and the science of the natural world, leadership development, program planning management, economic and policy analysis, and conservation science and management. The two emphasis areas allow students to focus their studies on their academic interests and employment market needs. The two emphases in natural resources and in planning and resource management allows students to meet employment opportunities in municipal and regional planning, and environmental departments of various levels of government.

Campus Information

Everett

Western's presence in Snohomish County dates back to 1986 with the first programs offered by Woodring College of Education. Today, with undergraduate and graduate programs from several colleges, Western students make up over half of those enrolled at Everett University Center. Western Washington University students in Everett can live on campus through a partnership with Everett Community College. Two residence halls are available and applications for the buildings are accepted year-round. Visit EvCC's housing site for more information.

Port Angeles

Since 1993, Western’s Huxley College on the Peninsulas has offered students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree on the Olympic Peninsula. Originally established with funding provided to retrain workers impacted by the Northwest Forest Plan and subsequent Rayioner Mill closure, today’s self-sustaining programs continue to serve the educational needs of the community of Port Angeles and surrounding Clallam County area.

Poulsbo

Established in 2013, Western Washington University Center at Olympic College Poulsbo is a collaboration between Olympic College and Western to serve the community and businesses on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. This partnership allows the space to offer residents of Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas bachelor’s degree programs and an array of non-credit learning opportunities.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Working at Western Washington University offers the chance to support our vision of preparing and inspiring people to explore widely, think critically, communicate clearly, and connect ideas creatively to address our most challenging needs, problems, and questions, along with opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally.

Serving over 15,000 students each year, our employees are committed to expanding educational access and success, supporting innovative interdisciplinary programs that offer students real world experience, improving sustainability, and engaging with the broader community. Located in Bellingham, Washington, between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, and surrounded by salt water, mountain ranges, and glacial lakes, the community offers endless opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and adventure.

Student Admissions Representative (StAR)
Do you love Western and want to show prospective students all that the University life has to offer? The Student Admissions Representative (StAR) team is comprised of a diverse group of about 40 students from a variety of majors and undergraduate experiences and involvement.

The Office of Admissions hires for multiple StAR positions each year. Interviews are conducted over Winter Quarter, with the position beginning the first week of Spring Quarter. The StAR application will open Monday, November 15th.

Give various tours throughout the year: weekday campus tours, group visit tours, virtual campus tours, and occasional Saturday tours
Participate in half-day and full-day Admissions events
Provide prospective students with positive and honest information about their experiences at Western
Serve on informational panels
Conduct personalized outreach to high school and college students
Serve as a resource for prospective students throughout the admissions process
Coordinate and run student-centered programs

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Requirements

Admission to Western is selective. Cumulative academic achievement is the most important factor in the application review process. Our Admissions Committee believes that potential is measured by more than grades and test scores.

When filling out the application for admission, applicants are encouraged to help the Admissions Committee get to know them better by responding to the relevant essay questions and including an activities list or resume, if requested.

First-Year Students

First-year students are those who have not enrolled in any college coursework after completing their high school or secondary schooling.

Transfer

Transfer students are those who enroll in college courses after completing their high school or secondary schooling graduation.

University or college transfer students from outside the United States must have studied at a Ministry of Education recognized or accredited post-secondary institution. All transfer applicants applying with fewer than 45 transferable quarter (30 semester) college credits must also submit their official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary.

Declaration of Financial Responsibility

Proof of sufficient funds is required for the visa application process to gain entrance into the U.S. This proof is met by:

Completing the Declaration of Financial Responsibility on the application for admission; and Submitting financial documents from a bank, sponsor, or foundation, agency, government, etc.
For detailed information about acceptable evidence of financial resources and the estimated expenses for International Students

TOEFL Services
You can register for the TOEFL or request to have scores sent by contacting the TOEFL website.

Minimum Score: 79 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based).

Western's Institution Code: 4947

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
You can register for the IELTS or request to have scores sent by contacting the IELTS website.

Minimum Score: 6.5

Western's Institution Code: 4947

Duolingo
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken in under an hour for $49. The test requires a computer with a camera, audio and reliable internet. Results are sent within 48 hours and shared with the schools you select for free.

Score: 105 or higher

Grades
Earn at least a "B" or 3.0 in two college-level English composition courses at a U.S. college/university. Students with these grades are NOT required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

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