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Wildlife Management

The Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management prepares students for careers as wildlife biologists, natural resource managers, conservation biologists, game wardens, park rangers, park managers, wildlife disease specialists, and numerous other related careers. Many of these careers may require further training, most typically through a graduate degree. The Wildlife Management degree requires a proficiency in math and science. The minimum requirements include 12 hours of Biology, 8 hours of Chemistry, and an upper level class in statistics. Students choose from three concentrations.

  • The Certified Wildlife Biologist concentration includes all courses required for the professional certification program administered through The Wildlife Society. Additional professional experience is required for full certification. This is the best option for most students unless they have the specialized interests described in the other two options.
  • The Wildlife Production concentration is geared towards students planning on running a hunting/livestock operation. It does not include all of the courses required for certification. The coursework is as difficult as the Certified Wildlife Biologist option. The major difference in course requirements is the inclusion of reproduction, breeding, and range management courses.
  • The Pre-Veterinary Medicine concentration meets all requirements for the certification program of The Wildlife Society and admission requirements for the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine. This option requires 127 hours and is the most academically rigorous. It is the best option for students wanting to leave open the possibility of Veterinary School or who want to include knowledge of biochemistry and physics in their educational foundation. For more information, please visit the wildlife website.

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