Introduction
A minor in Captive Wildlife Management
will allow students to gain knowledge and expertise to work in zoos,
wildlife rehabilitation centers and other facilities with captive wildlife.
Why Study Captive Wildlife
at UWSP?
Program strengths include an integrated
resource management curriculum, the intern program, field-oriented
instruction, small upper-level class size, intensive academic advising,
summer field camp and optional field study in Germany, Australia, Costa Rica
and Africa. There is also a strong internship program in captive wildlife.
High School Preparation
To prepare for a minor in captive
wildlife, high school students should focus on courses in biology,
chemistry, mathematics, computers, and communication.
Department Features
The six members of the wildlife program
have expertise in conservation biology, avian ecology, predator ecology,
wetland ecology, animal behavior, captive wildlife, urban wildlife,
population dynamics, and landscape ecology. The student chapter of the
Wildlife Society provides students with a variety of practical experiences
and has been recognized numerous times as the largest and most active
chapter in the country.
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate with majors in
Wildlife, Biology, or Environmental Education/ Interpretation and a minor in
Captive Wildlife can expect to find employment at zoos, nature centers,
wildlife rehabilitation centers, the Humane Society, plus numerous state and
federal agencies. In addition, the required course internships and summer
work experiences will increase your employability.
Sample Program of Study
for the Captive Wildlife Minor
The minor consists of 27 credits as
follows:
