Variant of CIP 2011- STEM groupings
b - Non-STEM
Non-STEM: This class contains all CIP instructional programs classified as non-STEM.
03.02 - Natural resources management and policy
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 03.0201 to 03.0299.
03.0201 - Natural resources management and policy, general
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. These programs include courses in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environmental science, animal population surveying, natural resource economics, management techniques for various habitats, applicable law and policy, administrative and communications skills, and public relations.
Illustrative example(s)
- conservation management
- ecosystem management
- environmental management
- natural resource management
- natural resources management technology
- renewable resource management
Exclusion(s)
- ecotourism(03.0207)
- natural resources conservation(03.0101)
03.0204 - Natural resource economics
This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of economic concepts and methods to the analysis of issues such as air and water pollution, land use planning, waste disposal, invasive species and pest control, conservation policies, and related environmental problems. These programs include courses in cost-benefit analysis; environmental impact assessment; evaluation and assessment of alternative resource management strategies; policy evaluation and monitoring; and descriptive and analytic tools for studying how environmental developments affect the economic system.
Illustrative example(s)
- environmental economics
- forest economics
- mineral economics
- natural resource economics
Exclusion(s)
- agricultural economics(01.0103)
- applied economics(45.0602)
- development economics(45.0604)
- economics(45.0601)
- ecotourism(03.0207)
- international economics(45.0605)
03.0205 - Water, wetlands and marine resources management
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of marine/aquatic biology, oceanography, natural resource economics, and natural resources management to the development, conservation, and management of freshwater and saltwater environments. These programs include courses in subjects such as wetlands, riverine, lacustrian, coastal, and oceanic water resources; water conservation and use; flood control; pollution control; water supply logistics; wastewater management; aquatic and marine ecology; aquatic and marine life conservation; and the economic and recreational uses of water resources.
Illustrative example(s)
- marine resources management
- water resources technology
Exclusion(s)
- hydrological engineering(14.0802)
- marine environment technology(15.0507)
- marine sciences(30.3201)
- maritime studies(30.2901)
- water quality technology(15.0506)
- water resources engineering(14.0805)
- water resources science(40.0605)
03.0206 - Land use planning and management/development
This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on how public and/or private land and associated resources can be preserved, developed, and used for maximum social, economic, and environmental benefit. These programs include courses in natural resources management, natural resource economics, public policy, regional and land use planning, environmental impact assessment, applicable laws and regulations, government and politics, principles of business and real estate land use, statistical and analytical tools, computer applications, mapping and report preparation, site analysis, cost analysis, and communications skills.
Illustrative example(s)
- integrated land management
- land management
- land use planning
Exclusion(s)
- economic development(45.0604)
- real property development(04.1001)
- regional and urban development(04.0301)
03.0207 - Natural resource recreation and tourism
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, and manage tourism in a natural resource setting, with an emphasis on applying environmentally sound, culturally sensitive, and economically sustainable principles. These programs include courses in environmental studies; natural resource management and interpretation; tourism planning, management, and policies; public land use management and policies; communications; marketing; and public relations.
Illustrative example(s)
- ecotourism
- forest recreation technician
- hunting and fishing guide
- natural resources interpretation
- nature-based tourism
- resource recreation and tourism
- sustainable outdoor recreation
- wildland recreation
Exclusion(s)
- natural resource economics(03.0204)
- natural resource management(03.0201)
- natural resources conservation(03.0101)
- outdoor recreation leadership(31.0101)
- parks management(31.0301)
- sustainability studies(30.3301)
03.0208 - Natural resources law enforcement and protective services
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to enforce natural resource and environmental protection regulations and laws; and to perform emergency duties to protect human life, property and natural resources, including fire prevention and control measures, and emergency and rescue procedures. These programs include courses in natural and physical sciences, natural resource management, outdoor field skills, firearms and outdoor equipment and vehicle operation, evidence collection and environmental sampling and monitoring, natural resource legislation, environmental compliance techniques, patrol procedures, investigation and report writing, interpersonal skills and crisis intervention, community liaison, public safety, public education, and public relations.
Illustrative example(s)
- conservation enforcement
- conservation officer
- environmental law enforcement
- environmental monitoring and enforcement
- fish and wildlife law enforcement
- forest ranger
- forestry law enforcement
- game warden
- natural resources law enforcement
- wildlife officer
Exclusion(s)
- natural resources law (graduate level)(22.0207)
- parks management(31.0301)
03.0299 - Natural resources management and policy, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Natural resources management and policy.
Exclusion(s)
- environmental technology(15.0507)
- natural resources conservation(03.0101)
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