{"id":1036,"date":"2026-05-18T15:57:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/academics\/?post_type=uwsp_programs&#038;p=1036"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:36:28","slug":"conservation-law-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/conservation-law-enforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation Law Enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point Conservation Law Enforcement (CLE) program can be pursued as either a major or a minor, offering flexible pathways into careers in natural resource protection and public service. The program combines academic backgrounds in natural resources, criminal justice, communication, social sciences, and humanities with specialized law-enforcement training to prepare students for work in conservation, regulatory enforcement, and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"#CLE-Major\" target=\"_self\">Major in CLE  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"#CLE-Minor\" target=\"_self\">Minor in CLE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"CLE-Major\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conservation Law enforcement Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791199241214216\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why Study Conservation Law Enforcement at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Combining academic backgrounds in natural resources, criminal justice, communication, social sciences, and humanities with specialized training in law enforcement provides you with a broad knowledge base and the skills needed to secure a job after graduation.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Conservation-Law-Enforcement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/scholarships\/ \" target=\"_blank\">Scholarships and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/uwspcaitlinalba\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More: Talk to an Expert <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j07sIMQFI7U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791200448732734\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Alumni Map<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Where are they now?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resource alumni live and work worldwide! Check out our map if you are interested in exploring job or networking opportunities close to home.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to add your information to our interactive alumni map, please fill out the form below.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni Map <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/nErfqcHi2E\" target=\"_blank\">Share Your Update <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/alumni-map.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With an academic background in criminology, law, and ethics, and specialized training in law enforcement, a Conservation Law Enforcement&nbsp;degree prepares you for jobs including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conservation Wardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police Officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park Rangers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Officers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will graduate with a law enforcement certification through a fifteen-credit police recruit school training program incorporated into your four-year program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover your passions, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Whether it is joining a student organization, working at one of our&nbsp;centers, or participating in research at one of our&nbsp;three field stations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/SLEA\">Student Law Enforcement Association<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/PRA\">Park and Recreation Association<\/a>, or any of&nbsp;our other&nbsp;<em><strong>200+<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;student organizations&nbsp;housed within&nbsp;Campus Activities and Student Engagement.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are many opportunities for you to work side-by-side with faculty and staff, conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.&nbsp;You also have the opportunity to&nbsp;present your research findings at professional meetings, conferences, and our annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/cnr\/StudentSymposium\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read&nbsp;the&nbsp;CNR Reporter, a weekly newsletter,&nbsp;for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GAIN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will gain additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management during a required summer field experience generally taken between your sophomore and junior years. Choose between an intensive, six-week, hands-on summer field experience&nbsp;at&nbsp;our&nbsp;Treehaven&nbsp;residential facility or&nbsp;our&nbsp;European Environmental Seminar,&nbsp;where students learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer internships and jobs are another great way to build your resume. We make them easy to find through&nbsp;our partnership with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/career\/Pages\/careerPointLogin.aspx\">Handshake.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" id=\"CLE-Minor\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h2 class=\"h2\">What is the Conservation Law Enforcement Minor?<\/h2><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1779837123026415\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>This 31-credit minor gives students an in-depth understanding of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">   <\/ul>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<p>Students gain both theoretical knowledge and real-world experience, with the option to earn law enforcement academy credentials that lead directly to job-readiness.<\/p>\n<p>For a breakdown of course options, credit requirements, and guidance on choosing the best track for your goals, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWSP Catalog page<\/a> <\/strong>or speak with a College of Natural Resources adviser.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<li>The role of law enforcement in conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural resource laws and policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public communication and relations in resource management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enforcement strategies for protecting parks, wildlife, and ecosystems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/CNR-Conservation-Law-Rader-wrapping-arm.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Tracks to Fit Your Career Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can choose from two academic tracks for the Conservation Law Enforcement minor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academy Track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This path includes attending a law enforcement academy, qualifying students to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Core Courses:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 Natural Resource\/Social Science Electives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NRES 320 \u2013 Natural Resources Communication and Public Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NRES 392 \u2013 Conservation Law Enforcement Theory and Principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NRES 473 \u2013 Resource Policy and Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Academy Track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those not attending an academy, this track focuses on academic coursework and expands elective options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Core Courses:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 Natural Resource\/Social Science Electives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same three required courses as the academy track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Enroll?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point students are eligible for the Conservation Law Enforcement Minor, which is especially valuable for those majoring in Environmental Science and Management, Environmental Law and Policy, Criminal Justice, Forestry, Wildlife, or Fisheries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This minor is well-suited for students preparing for careers such as Conservation Officer or Game Warden, Park Ranger, Police Officer or Sheriff\u2019s Deputy, and Environmental Special Agent or Investigator, providing focused training at the intersection of natural resources and law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Ready Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing this minor demonstrates your ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpret and enforce environmental laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate effectively with the public<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work across disciplines in law, policy, and natural sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step directly into careers requiring law enforcement certification (with academy track)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet your Faculty and Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty members within the Environment and Society discipline bring a wide array of knowledge and experience to our indoor and outdoor classrooms at UW-Stevens Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=7&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\">View all our faculty and staff.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-1 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 50%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-644\"\n     data-profile=\"644\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Michael Rader\"\n     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Through fieldwork, internships, and service-learning, you\u2019ll develop the skills to protect natural resources and promote sustainability. 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