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Ecology & Conservation

Prepare to make a lasting impact on the future of our environment.

Sustainable Futures Start Here

Protecting the Systems That Sustain Life

Protecting Earth’s biodiversity is one of the most urgent and consequential challenges of our time. In this programs, you’ll gain the skills to protect what matters most: our planet’s living systems. Whether you’re working in the field, on the coast, or in the policy arena, you’ll learn to assess ecological health, champion vulnerable species, and create science-based solutions that strengthen entire ecosystems.

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Career-Focused

Be a Force for Green Solutions

Graduates are prepared to make an immediate impact in species preservation, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management. They protect keystone species and migratory corridors, respond to marine biodiversity threats, and advance policies that ensure ecosystems can thrive alongside human populations. With a deep understanding that human well-being and environmental health are connected, they bring both scientific expertise and a strong sense of responsibility to every conservation effort.

Transformative Learning

Choose Your Specialized Program

As humankind continues to make an ecological impact on the world and encroach on the natural habitats of wildlife everywhere, natural populations are in distress and need strategic help.

With online coursework covering a range of wildlife management and conservation concepts, you could make a real-world difference in multiple conservation career fields. You’ll cover a number of management and preservation essentials, including plant and wildlife interactions, habitat management, and natural resource law. You will learn how to:

  • Identify plants, birds, and mammals at the heart of conservation efforts
  • Choose and use appropriate wildlife management field techniques
  • Evaluate management strategies for disease control in wildlife populations

If you want to pursue a career working to help marine organisms and environments grow and thrive, take a deep dive into the insights, information, and skills provided in this online degree program.

With a focus on the existing and emerging issues involved in marine biology and aquaculture, this comprehensive program will help you build the tools you need for careers in fields for marine science, conservation, and advocacy for Earth’s oceans.

Coursework also emphasizes sustainability practices to help you prepare for responsible management of aquaculture operations.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Implement laboratory and field techniques for marine life observation and research
  • Evaluate aquaculture systems to environmental and systematics sustainability
  • Offer real-world solutions to environmental issues in marine biology and aquaculture

Take the next step in your career by leveling up your research and conservation expertise in marine science. In this online master’s degree program, you’ll take classes that offer advanced training and insights into marine biology, conservation principles, and research techniques.

Coursework will help you develop strategies and solutions for preserving marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices.

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to take on critical challenges to aquatic environments, from overfishing and pollution to habitat destruction, with insights on how to:

  • Develop and implement effective conservation strategies
  • Design strategies to address marine conservation challenges
  • Restore and sustainably manage marine ecosystems

Want to advance your wildlife conservation career? Start by strengthening your ability to design and implement effective strategies for real-world conservation challenges with this 100% online program.

Coursework covers wildlife conservation campaigns, conservation ecology, human dimensions of wildlife management, and more.

You’ll learn what it takes to:

  • Analyze the factors that influence wildlife conservation
  • Lead effective communication and outreach strategies
  • Solve conservation problems with evidence-based methods

You want to do more than enjoy nature by studying wildlife; you want to make a difference. Because of the increasing importance of data-driven research in the field, this online master’s degree program focuses on research fundamentals and advanced analytical skills — the tools you’ll use to conduct independent research and contribute to the field of wildlife ecology and conservation research.

Coursework explores the importance of sustainable wildlife management as well as wildlife conservation and management issues.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Play a key role in wildlife management, conservation, and preservation
  • Explore wildlife conservation issues, including the loss of biodiversity
  • Pursue relevant careers in academia, government, and private research

Learn how to take a data-driven approach to help solve the critical environmental issues of our time, including climate change, air and water quality, resource management, and biodiversity decline. This online graduate program blends an understanding of sustainability practices with advanced data science principles to help you build skills for data analysis, data modeling, and predictive analysis.

Upon graduation, you’ll have the tools you need to pursue professional opportunities in government agencies, private organizations, and NGOs.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Transform data sets into actionable insights for decision makers and policy advocates
  • Use advanced statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and geospatial analysis
  • Conduct research on environmental issues such as climate change and pollution trends

From climate change to habitat destruction, environmental factors can and often do make an impact on human health.

This online master’s degree explores the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health — One Health — to develop sustainable solutions for a healthier, more resilient future for people and the planet.

Designed to help you advance your career opportunities in healthcare, environmental science, research, or advocacy, this program offers insights into pressing and emerging public health challenges like infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Learn how to:

  • Use health data across species to develop strategies for disease surveillance and control
  • Meaningfully contribute to the well-being of humans, animals, and the environment
  • Analyze how environmental changes impact human and animal well-being

Make a positive impact for the environment and your career with an education in carbon dynamics and ecosystem management. This online graduate degree offers the tools and insights you need to mitigate climate change through carbon management. Coursework covers essentials for carbon sequestration, ecosystem restoration, sustainable land use, policy and governance, and nature-based solutions. Prepare for professional opportunities in conservation, climate advocacy, natural resource management, and environmental consulting by learning how to:

  • Analyze carbon dynamics with tools like GIS and remote sensing
  • Lead initiatives for carbon ecology and management
  • Enhance carbon storage, conserve natural habitats, and promote sustainability

The health of our oceans is directly tied to global environmental stability, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions. By better understanding the ocean-based economy, you can make a difference for the effective and sustainable use of our world’s marine resources.

The interdisciplinary nature of this online program will help you build the skills needed to develop sustainable business practices that promote marine conservation, balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

You’ll study business principles, marine science, and sustainability practices for potential roles:

  • Shaping policies for sustainable marine resource management
  • Leading initiatives from ocean-climate conservation to eco-friendly tourism
  • Protecting coastal communities and ecosystems from climate change impacts

If you want to make an impact for the future of aquatic environments and ensure the sustainability of our wetlands, lakes, rivers, oceans, and more, learn what it takes to create and maintain effective management strategies for marine ecosystems.

Your online master’s degree program integrates rigorous scientific training with practical policy and management skills to equip you for roles addressing challenges for marine resource management and conservation.

Coursework explores how to:

  • Evaluate public and private marine policies
  • Develop and implement sustainable management plans
  • Lead efforts for conserving marine biodiversity

Real Students, Real Impact

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Real Students, Real Impact

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Master of Professional Science in Wildlife Ecology & Management
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Realizing Your Potential. Protecting Your Planet.

Why Unity Distance Education?

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High Educational Value

Nationally recognized educational quality at an affordable price.

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Sustainability Core

Committed to sustainable practices to prepare for a future of environmental awareness.

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Personalized Guidance

Dedicated to turning career and academic aspirations into tangible achievements.

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Professional Readiness

Graduate with the tools, confidence, and credentials to lead in your chosen field.

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Inspiring Faculty

Learn from experts who bring professional experience and are dedicated to your growth.

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Multiple Start Dates

With up to 8 terms a year, you can take a break without jeopardizing financial aid.

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Learning Flexibility

Balance life, work, and education by studying when and where you want

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