Tech's wildlife program is unique. No other university in North Louisiana offers a wildlife degree. Class sizes are small with fewer than 25 students in most upper division science classes. Training in wildlife can be obtained in two schools at Louisiana Tech. Graduates of these programs meet the requirements to become a certified wildlife biologist by the Wildlife Society.
Certification is used as a hiring standard by some governmental employers.
The forestry program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Graduates of this program are often successful in finding employment with local industry and consulting groups. Radio-telemetry systems are used in teaching and reaserch to track animal movements. An 80,000 specimen vertebrate museum and 100,000 specimen are available for teaching and research. Field experience is an integral part of wildlife education.