NR 501 - Leadership and Public Communications

This course provides students with tools necessary to understand the publics who impact natural resources management and how to communicate with them and resolve conflicts. Students develop public relations plans and communications products for local organizations that seek to address the wants, needs, and communications strategies necessary to provide proper education and leadership to targeted publics.

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals, 2nd Ed. (2009)
  Susan Jacobson
  ISBN: 1597263907
• Resolving Environmental Conflict Second Edition, 12th Ed.
  Chris Maser and Carol A. Polio