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College of Natural Resources Wildlife Minor

Minor

Build Specialized Wildlife Knowledge to Complement Your Major

The Wildlife Minor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP) is ideal for students in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) who want to deepen their understanding of wildlife ecology, management, and conservation. This minor allows students to explore wildlife-focused coursework while pursuing majors like Forestry, Environmental Science, or Conservation Law Enforcement.

What Is the Wildlife Minor?

The Wildlife Minor (19–22 credits) offers students an opportunity to gain specialized training in wildlife-related subjects. It is designed for those who want to integrate wildlife management skills into careers like:

  • Forestry with a wildlife emphasis
  • Natural resources law enforcement
  • Environmental consulting
  • Habitat restoration and management

This minor is open only to majors within the College of Natural Resources.

Required Foundations

Most CNR students already take the Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife course as part of the college core. This class also satisfies a key requirement for the minor, making it easier to incorporate into your degree plan.

Course Options and Electives

To complete the Wildlife Minor, students select from a range of wildlife biology and ecology electives. These courses provide taxonomic and ecological depth in areas that match career interests.

Elective Topics May Include:

  • Mammalogy
  • Waterfowl Ecology and Management
  • Carnivore Ecology
  • Avian Ecology
  • Wildlife Habitat Management

This flexible structure allows students to tailor the minor to their specific career goals, whether working with a particular species group, studying wildlife behavior, or managing habitat.

Who Should Consider This Minor?

This minor is especially beneficial for students majoring in:

  • Forestry
  • Environmental Science and Management
  • Conservation Law Enforcement

If your goal is to work with wildlife or land management agencies or to apply wildlife knowledge to forestry, law enforcement, or environmental education, this minor provides the tools you need.

Learn More

For full course listings, elective options, and guidance on how to integrate this minor with your CNR major, visit the UWSP Catalog page or talk to your academic advisor.