Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

University of Delaware

Conserving the world’s wildlife and protecting the planet are truly grand challenges and the motivation behind all that you will do with this major. Scientists estimate that 200 to 2,000 species will become extinct each year. Choose to do more by being at the forefront of species conservation. Become part of the team that is working to understand the ecology and conservation of species worldwide and join in the great debate of why every species is important to the survival of our planet. Are you curious about how wild things work and the role they play in our world If so, you have found your home. From insects to birds, reptiles to mammals, algae to oaks, this major examines all non-domesticated living things and the challenges they face sharing the planet with mankind.The Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (BS) major is for students with interests in the biological aspects of environmental science, e.g., species conservation, wildlife biology, or ecology. It requires basic sciences, specialty courses in vertebrates, insects, plants, conservation, and other supporting areas. The curriculum’s flexibility accommodates career goals ranging from wildlife biologist to nature education, conservation advocacy, research, and wildlife management. Meeting the requirements for the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation major should provide the student with the minimum educational requirements for certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society, the professional society for wildlife biologists. Students will be exposed to a wide array of hands-on, discovery-based learning opportunities.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources