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Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (B.S.)
Do what you love, and you'll never work another day in your life.
The wildlife and fisheries sciences curriculum prepares undergraduate students for exciting careers in wildlife and fisheries conservation and management. Courses focus on organisms, natural populations and communities, their habitats and human users. What makes our graduates stand out from their peers is the experience they gain during the degree program that provides additional skills, including teamwork, leadership, ethics, technology, global competence, critical thinking and problem solving - skills highly desired by employers. Many undergraduates continue their education by seeking advanced degrees. Students enrolled in the wildlife and fisheries sciences degree have the option to be certified by The Wildlife Society or the American Fisheries Society.
- Have a deep appreciation for fish and wildlife populations.
- Like to be a steward of natural resources.
- Interested in studying science.
- Enjoy spending time outdoors.
- Find research or teaching fulfilling.
- State and federal wildlife or fisheries biologist
- Hatchery manager
- Natural resource consultant
- Research scientist
- State and municipal departments of natural resources
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Private land and water management companies
- State and municipal departments of natural resources
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Private land and water management companies