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Colorado State University's Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology ranks among the nation's premier programs, with more than 2,400 graduates actively addressing natural resource challenges. The Department helps individuals, communities, and organizations tackle intricate environmental issues and pioneered the integration of public feedback and collaborative communication in wildlife policy decisions.
Our graduate program stands among the country's finest. Admission to the Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology graduate program is highly selective, with faculty recognized for their expertise both domestically and globally. FWCB graduate students represent some of the brightest minds in the field worldwide. Alumni hold prestigious positions in academic institutions, government agencies, international organizations, and private sector companies. The Plan A curriculum focuses on research, requiring students to complete committee-approved studies and present their findings in a thesis to fulfill degree requirements.