Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation

The Wildlife Conservation major focuses on the ecology and conservation of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their habitats. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of wild animal ecology, habitats, and human uses and values of wildlife. Youll study a broad scope of issues, including disease, genetics, endangered species, invasive species, and the human dimensions of wildlife management. Youll graduate prepared to take an active role in finding new and better ways to conserve, use, and sustain the world's vital wildlife resources. This major provides excellent preparation for graduate school. Students majoring in wildlife conservation take courses in the following core areas: natural resources and environment, population dynamics, human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife, evolutionary biology, legal foundations, public speaking and writing, chemistry, and statistics.
Career options
Biological science technician/wildlife technician, Environmental educator/conservation education specialist
Fishing and hunting guide, Game warden, GIS programmer/computer mapping specialist, Public affairs specialist
Urban wildlife specialist/animal damage control specialist

First-year applicants who have attended high school or have been home-educated outside of the U.S. at any point will need to submit their transcript(s) for review.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)