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Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation

Program Overview

The wildlife and wildlands conservation major provides the widest range of employment opportunities in the applied ecological fields of wildlife and rangeland resources management. Prescribed courses meet foundation requirements for a wildlife biologist, range conservationist, botanist, and zoologist, as listed in the Federal Register. Graduating students qualify to work for federal and state wildlife and natural resource agencies. Opportunities exist for those with advanced degrees to work as consultants or to be employed with private companies concerned with natural resource management.

Program Summary

Program Credits: 67.0 Credits

Status: Open Enrollment

Introductory Course: PWS 115

Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation Major Snippets

Beyond The Classroom

Engaging in internships, mentored research, associations and clubs related to your program is an important step in linking your education with the real world. These experiences enhance your education and prepare you for both further schooling and your future career.

Occupations and Employers

Possible Occupations

With a Bachelors

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Geographic Information System Specialist
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Technician
  • Conservation and Land Use Specialist
  • Botanist
  • Ecologist
  • Natural Resource Specialist
  • Forest and Conservation Technician
  • Range Manager
  • Natural Science Manager
  • Soil and Water Conservationist
  • Fish and Game Warden
  • Conservation Planning Coordinator,
  • Wildlife Refuge Management
  • Ecosystem Manager

With a Masters

  • Zoologist
  • Wildlife Biologist

With a Doctorate

  • Postsecondary Teacher
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Carol Stepan

Advisor

First Generation Students (All Majors)
Exercise & Wellness (A-C), Health Science (A-C), Neuro (A-C), and CELL (A-C)
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Daniel Dearden

Advisor

Exercise Science (N-P)
Pre-MLS (A-C) MMBIO (A-C)
Plant & Wildlife Science (A-K)
Neuroscience (I-Z)
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Monica Eastman

Advisor

Exercise Science (Q-Z)
Integrated MAT (Q-Z)
Plant & Wildlife Science (L-Z)
CELL (I-Z)
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MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

To learn more, schedule an appointment with Life Sciences Advisement at 801-422-3042.