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Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, College of Education & Human Services Western Illinois University–Quad Cities

Program of Study
The EICCD/WIU-QC Natural Resources Management Track is an accelerated curriculum plan that prepares students for careers in outdoor recreation and natural resources management.

Students can complete the Associate of Science in Conservation Technology and the Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration with a minor in Environmental Studies in three years of study. This interdisciplinary professional preparation curriculum provides students with in-depth knowledge of the natural and social sciences needed to optimize the management of natural areas for the benefit of both the natural environment and the outdoor recreation visitor. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of learning environments, including classroom instruction, labs, fieldwork, and internship experiences.

Careers in natural resources management include conservation scientist, forester, naturalist and environmental educator, park ranger, and wildlife biologist.

Location of Classes
Students following the EICCD/WIU-QC Natural Resources Management Track will take classes at both the Western Illinois University campus in Moline and the Nahant Marsh Education Center in Davenport. The WIU-QC campus offers the latest in classroom teaching technology while the Nahant Marsh Education Center is located on a 262-acre nature preserve on the Mississippi River.

GradTrac or Guaranteed Graduation
For students entering the natural resources management program, EICCD and Western Illinois University–Quad Cities guarantee that, if you meet degree requirements, you will graduate in four years or less. Your progress will be monitored by professional advisors, which will simplify course scheduling between campuses. In this program, you will have access to all services and resources available at EICCD and WIU-QC.

Cost Guarantee
In addition to guaranteed graduation in four years or less, Western will freeze your tuition and fees for all WIU courses for the length of the natural resources management program. To maintain the tuition and fees freeze, you will need to be continuously enrolled. This cost guarantee applies to all new students, full- and part-time.

Financial Aid
Concerned about college costs? Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Community Colleges offer excellent value with tuition among the lowest in the state of Iowa. Financial aid is also available in the form of grants, loans, work-study, and a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Students wishing to apply for federal or state financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.ed.gov. For more information, visit our website at eicc.edu/financialaid, or contact us at (888) 336-3907.