About the Program
Designed for students driven to protect wildlife and natural resources, this program blends science, field experience, and sustainable practice. You’ll develop the practical skills and ecological understanding needed for careers in wildlife management and natural resource stewardship. From field research to habitat analysis, learning is hands-on and impactful.
Minors
Customize your degree to match your career goals with one of these minors.
Potential employers include:
- State wildlife and natural resource agencies
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- National Park Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- Local and regional land trusts
- Environmental monitoring organizations
- Forestry and land management organizations
Potential careers include:
- Wildlife Manager
- Conservation Scientist
- Habitat Restoration Specialist
- Wildlife Ecologist
- Park Ranger
Career Outlook and Earning Potential
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations and Employment Outlook
| Job Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers |
| 19-1031.00 | Conservation Scientists |
| 19-2041.02 | Environmental Restoration Planners |
| 19-1031.03 | Park Naturalists |
| 19-1023.00 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| 19-1099.00 | Life Scientists, All Other |
Program Requirements
- BIO 100: General Biology I
- BIO 202: Botany
- BIO 204: Zoology
- BIO 333: Entomology
- BIO 352: Ecology
- BIO 356: Vertebrate Biology
- BIO 412: Mammalogy
- CHY 100: Chemistry I
- CLE 100: Intro to Conservation Law Enforcement
- CRJ 346: Environmental Law
- ENG 318: American Nature Writing
- ENV 310: Soil Science
- ENV 343: Natural Resources and Environmental Geopolitics
- ENV 404: The Dynamics of Water and Air
- FOR 100: Intro to Forestry
- FOR 109: Dendrology
- FOR 360: Silviculture
- FOR 361: Silvics/Silviculture Lab
- GIS 300: GIS Applications I
- MAT 128: College Algebra
- MAT 251: Statistics I
- WLF 100: Introduction to Wildlife Management
- WLF 300: Wildlife Practicum
- WLF 302: Wildlife Conservation & Management
- WLF 334: Wildlife Science
- WLF 354: Wildlife Habitat Interactions
- WLF 401: Wildlife Management Techniques
3.5 million
number of acres in the North Maine Woods
National Park Service
an example of future employers
GIS Minor
Pathway to enhance your degree
Wildlife Management Spotlight
Meet the faculty and students who make this program so successful.