Wildlife Ecology and Management

Work at the Interface of Wildlife Species, the Environment, and Humans

A Wildlife Ecology and Management degree pairs well with the following minors:

captive wildlife, focusing on managing wildlife in zoos, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and other captive wildlife facilities
conservation biology, featuring courses in ecology and invasive species
conservation law enforcement, combining criminology, law, and ethics with specialized training in environmental enforcement

Why study Wildlife Ecology at UW-Stevens Point?

Practical, real-world experiences and an integrated resource management focus are at the heart of our wildlife ecology and management degree. You will gain relevant, hands-on experiences in the classroom and the field.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Courses focus on the problem-solving and scientific skills you need to understand the ecological interactions affecting wildlife management, including game, non-game, endangered, and invasive species. In addition, we offer practical, hands-on experiences inside and outside the classroom. Our program also qualifies you for a wildlife biology certification by The Wildlife Society.

Wildlife ecology and management graduates typically work in federal, state, and private management organizations with positions such as:

Wildlife Refuge Manager
Habitat Manager
Waterfowl Biologist
Endangered Species Manager
Non-game Biologist
Game Biologist

Conservation Biologist
Habitat Restoration Professional
Biologist
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Zookeeper
Migratory Bird Coordinator

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Discover your passions, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Whether it is joining a student organization, working at one of our centers, or participating in research at one of our three field stations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.

Join the student chapters of The Wildlife Society, Ducks Unlimited, or any of our other 200+ student organizations housed within Campus Activities and Student Engagement.

Our Wisconsin Center for Wildlife and Center for Watershed Science and Education provide opportunities for you to work side-by-side with faculty and staff, conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.

Present your research findings at professional meetings, conferences, and our annual Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium.

Read the CNR Reporter, a weekly newsletter, for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.

GAIN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Prepare for your career with additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management during a required summer field experience. You can choose between our six-week, hands-on summer field experience at our Treehaven field station or on-campus, or participate in our European Environmental Seminar and learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.

Summer internships and jobs are another great way to build your resume. We make them easy to find through our partnership with Handshake.

MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF

The faculty members within the Wildlife discipline bring a wide array of knowledge and experience to our indoor and outdoor classrooms at UW-Stevens Point.

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