Graduates might also seek employment with advocacy and professional organizations dealing with natural resources. This degree is not intended to prepare students for professional careers in forest management, recreation management or wildlife biology. Students wishing to pursue careers in these areas should enroll in the appropriate degree program. A detailed description of this degree, including curriculum requirements, is found under the Recreation Management section in this catalog. The School of Forestry cooperates with the Division of Biological Sciences in offering a degree program in wildlife biology.
Wildlife biology is the study of wild vertebrate animals, their habitats and their environment.
The undergraduate curriculum constitutes pre-professional training for employment in fish and game conservation, ad provides an excellent background in general ecology. Since few employment opportunities exist in wildlife management or research for students with the bachelor's degree, wildlife biology students should plan to continue their education, at least through the master's degree, to qualify for most state and federal wildlife management or research positions. Curriculum requirements are found under the Wildlife Biology section in this catalog. Minor in Wilderness Studies Descriptions of this minor and of the Wilderness and Civilization program are found under the Wilderness Studies section of this catalog. For further information on these programs contact the Graduate School.