Wildlife Sciences | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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Wildlife Sciences | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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About this Degree
In this area of emphasis, students learn how to manage healthy populations of wildlife. Whether it's understanding breeding cycles of salamanders, looking at ways to manage the damage caused by feral hogs, or managing an area to encourage deer or turkey populations, our students learn about the biological and ecological conditions required to maintain healthy animal populations.
This program is part of the Fisheries and Wildlife degree.
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What you will learn
Coursework for this area of emphasis recognizes that wildlife management is fundamentally a biological discipline requiring an understanding of organisms and their environments. As a result, we view the foundational disciplines of the Fisheries and Wildlife major as:
Organismal biology
Population biology and ecology
Ecosystems and habitat management
Because fisheries and wildlife management involves humans interacting with our natural resources, we also require that our students have an understanding of economic and natural resources policies and laws. We also feel it’s essential for our students to receive training in spatial and population modeling, verbal and written communication, and decision-making in order to become successful fisheries and wildlife biologists.
Other Academic Information
Course Sequences
Wildlife Sciences Courses
Other Programs Offered:
Students pursuing the wildlife sciences area of emphasis in the fisheries and wildlife major may be able to complete one or more of the following programs alongside the major.
Water Resources certificate
Biology minor
Ecology minor
Environmental Education Certificate
Sustainability Certificate
Student Organizations
The Wildlife Society, UGA Student Chapter
UGA Herpetological Society
Employment Information
Possible Job Titles
Possible Job Titles:
Wildlife biologist
Animal ecologist
Environmental consultant
Conservation biologist
Wildlife scientist
Employers
Employers:
Graduates of our wildlife sciences area of emphasis work in a variety of positions, including as wildlife biologists for federal or state agencies, managing private lands for public or private entities, or managing habitats for species of concern in the United States and around the world.
Other Relevant Information
Research
General Research Information:
Wildlife sciences students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of research projects with faculty members. Some research is lab based while others include field work or even summer internships.
Accreditation
Accreditation:
This program also fulfills the educational requirements to become a Certified Wildlife Biologist, as stipulated by
The Wildlife Society
.
What can't you do with a degree in...
Gain a better understanding of the outdoor economy with a minor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. This minor complements a range of majors, including hospitality, business, environmental sciences, or sport management.
Connect people with the outdoors with a major in parks, recreation, and tourism management. This program is ideal for anyone who wants to work outdoors and teach others about the environment.
Learn from one of the oldest and most prestigious forestry programs in the country when you minor in Forestry.
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Learn more about giving
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Every dollar given has a direct impact upon our students and faculty.
Get in touch
Warnell School of Forestry
and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 E Green Street
Athens, GA 30602-2152
Phone:
706-542-2686
Fax:
706-542-8356
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Wildlife Sciences
About this Degree
In this area of emphasis, students learn how to manage healthy populations of wildlife. Whether it's understanding breeding cycles of salamanders, looking at ways to manage the damage caused by feral hogs, or managing an area to encourage deer or turkey populations, our students learn about the biological and ecological conditions required to maintain healthy animal populations.
This program is part of the Fisheries and Wildlife degree.
Learn More
What you will learn
Coursework for this area of emphasis recognizes that wildlife management is fundamentally a biological discipline requiring an understanding of organisms and their environments. As a result, we view the foundational disciplines of the Fisheries and Wildlife major as:
Organismal biology
Population biology and ecology
Ecosystems and habitat management
Because fisheries and wildlife management involves humans interacting with our natural resources, we also require that our students have an understanding of economic and natural resources policies and laws. We also feel it’s essential for our students to receive training in spatial and population modeling, verbal and written communication, and decision-making in order to become successful fisheries and wildlife biologists.
Other Academic Information
Course Sequences
Wildlife Sciences Courses
Other Programs Offered:
Students pursuing the wildlife sciences area of emphasis in the fisheries and wildlife major may be able to complete one or more of the following programs alongside the major.
Water Resources certificate
Biology minor
Ecology minor
Environmental Education Certificate
Sustainability Certificate
Student Organizations
The Wildlife Society, UGA Student Chapter
UGA Herpetological Society
Employment Information
Possible Job Titles
Possible Job Titles:
Wildlife biologist
Animal ecologist
Environmental consultant
Conservation biologist
Wildlife scientist
Employers
Employers:
Graduates of our wildlife sciences area of emphasis work in a variety of positions, including as wildlife biologists for federal or state agencies, managing private lands for public or private entities, or managing habitats for species of concern in the United States and around the world.
Other Relevant Information
Research
General Research Information:
Wildlife sciences students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of research projects with faculty members. Some research is lab based while others include field work or even summer internships.
Accreditation
Accreditation:
This program also fulfills the educational requirements to become a Certified Wildlife Biologist, as stipulated by
The Wildlife Society
.
What can't you do with a degree in...
Gain a better understanding of the outdoor economy with a minor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. This minor complements a range of majors, including hospitality, business, environmental sciences, or sport management.
Connect people with the outdoors with a major in parks, recreation, and tourism management. This program is ideal for anyone who wants to work outdoors and teach others about the environment.
Learn from one of the oldest and most prestigious forestry programs in the country when you minor in Forestry.
More Majors and Degrees
Support Warnell
We appreciate your financial support. Your gift is important to us and helps support critical opportunities for students and faculty alike, including lectures, travel support, and any number of educational events that augment the classroom experience.
Learn more about giving
.
Every dollar given has a direct impact upon our students and faculty.
Get in touch
Warnell School of Forestry
and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
180 E Green Street
Athens, GA 30602-2152
Phone:
706-542-2686
Fax:
706-542-8356
Login for Faculty and Staff
Submit a Student Complaint