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State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science

Syracuse, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

15 Jan 2025*

13 Jan 2025

USD 10,015 / per semester **

On-Campus

* regular decision filing deadline

** maximum total tuition for 12 credit hours or more

Introduction

The program prepares students for careers with state and federal agencies as well as an array of domestic and international non-governmental organizations. Diverse job functions include management of wildlife on state, federal or private lands; inventory and assessment of wildlife populations and associated habitats; and interaction with the public to convey the value and rationale of wildlife conservation programs and initiatives. Students who excel academically will also be prepared to continue toward a graduate degree, which can greatly expand employment opportunities and is often necessary for even entry-level, career-track positions.

Science foundation enhanced with field research opportunities.

The courses associated with this major reflect the interdisciplinary nature of wildlife science. Students are prepared for work in the wildlife science field through a strong foundation in the biological and physical sciences, effective communication, and knowledge of management strategies. Students learn about the complicated interactions between wildlife and humans and gain the tools and understanding needed to address these complex problems. Field-based learning is emphasized through six credits of field experience, three of which are earned at the Cranberry Lake Biological Station over the summer.

Wildlife science is the application of ecological knowledge in a manner that strikes a balance between the needs of wildlife populations and the needs of people. Coursework and faculty expertise span the animal kingdom and the planet, with a programmatic emphasis on North American species, policies, and practices. The focus is applied ecology, and students gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to meet contemporary and future challenges facing wildlife such as restoring habitat, securing populations of rare and vulnerable species, mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, controlling invasive species and disease, managing sustainable harvests, and ensuring species persistence under climate change. The curriculum prepares students for working in state or federal wildlife agencies, non-governmental conservation organizations, or consulting firms and also prepares students for continuing on to a graduate degree program, which may greatly expand employment opportunities and is often necessary for careertrack positions.

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