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Wildlife Certificate

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The certificate program in Wildlife prepares students for careers in resource management fields that require basic wildlife knowledge. Many federal and state resource management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife require that applicants have a minimum of 12 credits of wildlife-focused coursework. This certificate provides an understanding of wildlife diversity and distribution, management and conservation of wildlife species, and the role of wildlife in ecological communities, providing graduates with comprehensive wildlife knowledge.


Why pursue this certificate?

Wildlife biology offers diverse career paths for those passionate about studying and conserving wildlife. Opportunities include roles such as wildlife biologist, conservation scientist, wildlife manager, rehabilitation specialist, educator, park ranger, environmental consultant, and biomedical researcher. These careers involve various aspects of research, conservation, management, education, and advocacy aimed at protecting wildlife and their habitats.

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Courses:

Degree Requirements — 12 credits

  • Required Course — 4 credits

    Ecology

    4

  • Elective Courses — 8 credits

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    Mammalogy 4
    Survey of Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles 4
    Animal Plant Interactions 3
    Comparative Vertebrate Morphogenesis 4
    Principles of Animal Behavior 3
    Principles of Animal Behavior Laboratory 1
    Field Techniques in Biology 2
    Directed Studies 1-3
    Ornithologyy 4
    Ecoclimatology 3
    Conservation Biology  3
    Disturbance Ecology 3