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The wildlife ecology program educates students on species ecology, habitat preservation, monitoring methods, and conservation via natural science-focused coursework. Wildlife ecologists examine wild creatures and their relationships with humans. Primarily working in outdoor settings, they oversee and protect animal populations and ecosystems, striving to balance wildlife needs in an increasingly human-influenced environment.
Established as the first university wildlife program in the U.S., the Department of Wildlife Ecology combines classroom learning with hands-on lab and field experiences. Students can tailor their education by selecting between two specialized paths: natural sciences or natural resources. Those pursuing professional certification can fulfill most requirements for Associate Wildlife Biologist status through The Wildlife Society, a leading professional association.
Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area; English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Studies 3-4 years, Science 3-4 years, Single Foreign Language 3-4 years and Additional Academic/Fine Arts 2 years. Applicant must have ACT score of 30 and overall SAT score of 1395.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 100 on internet based test, 603 on the paper-based test or IELTS score of 6.5