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
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.
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
Potential Employers
- Desert Land and Livestock
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- United States Geological Survey
- Utah Divison of Wildlife Resources
- Big Cypress National Preserve
- Grand Teton National Park
- Greater Yellowstone Coalition
- Neogen Corporation
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Career Planning by University of Arizona
- Career Options by Illinois State
Federal Government Agencies:
Non-governmental organizations:
Daniel Dearden
Advisor
Exercise Science (N-P)Plant & Wildlife Science (A-K)
Neuroscience (I-Z)
Monica Eastman
Advisor
Exercise Science (Q-Z)Plant & Wildlife Science (L-Z)
CELL (H-Z)
MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
To learn more, schedule an appointment with Life Sciences Advisement at 801-422-3042.