Wildlife Manager
Oversee wildlife populations and habitats to sustain healthy ecosystems.
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Learn More About the Bachelor’s in Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting species and their habitats to maintain biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. It brings together ecology, biology, and environmental science to address challenges like habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and illegal wildlife trade.
Professionals in this field support work like habitat restoration and species monitoring. They may also focus on land management or conservation policy. Their efforts help maintain ecosystem balance, protect endangered species, and ensure natural resources remain available for future generations.
The Bachelor’s in Wildlife Conservation is a science-based degree that prepares students for careers in wildlife biology, conservation management, and environmental research. Students explore core topics such as ecology, wildlife behavior, and population dynamics. They also learn how to apply conservation planning in real-world settings.
The program emphasizes applying scientific knowledge to real-world challenges, with a focus on sustainable wildlife management. It also examines the social and environmental factors that shape conservation decisions. Graduates are prepared to work with government agencies, nonprofits, and environmental consulting organizations in roles that support wildlife and habitat protection.
Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Thanks to our promise to keep tuition flat through 2030, you won’t be burdened with unexpected increases or fees.
Our team of Distance Education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.
Our comprehensive 120-credit program can be tailored to fit your schedule and goals! Completion time is flexible, determined by the number of credits you choose to take each term (8 terms/year) and less time with transfer credits. Without transfer credits, you can anticipate the following completion times:
- 48 credits/year: Fast-track your education in only 2.6 years
- 30 credits/year: Achieve your degree in 4 years
- 24 credits/year: Complete in just 5 years
General Education Core: 34 credits
Environmental Professional Core: 14 credits
Elective Courses: 39 credits
Program Core: 33 credits
- BIOL 201 Organisms that Sustain the Earth: Understanding Plants
- BIOL 203 Ecological Principles: Applications to Conservation and Wildlife
- ENCJ 305 Natural Resource Law and Policy
- MATH 301 Statistical Modeling for Life and Environmental Sciences
- WCON 201 Plant and Wildlife Interactions
- WCON 301 Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservation
- WCON 303 Life History and Identification of Birds and Mammals
- WCON 305 Wildlife Conservation Genetics
- WCON 307 Vectors, Wildlife, and Disease
- WCON 403 Habitat Management for Wildlife
- WCON 405 Wildlife Population Management
For course requirements and a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Wildlife Conservation Course Examples
Habitat Management for Wildlife
Examine how wildlife managers use habitat to influence species, including habitat components and how species identify, select, and interact with them.
Plant and Wildlife Interactions
In this course you will be exploring how plant-animal interactions help maintain ecological balance, shape ecosystems, and form the backbone of wildlife habitat.
Vectors, Wildlife, and Disease
Learn the basic taxonomy and life history of insects, as well as explore case studies involving the role of insects their impacts on human and wildlife health.
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Why Unity Distance Education?
Learning Flexibility
Balance life, work, and education by studying when and where you want.
Transfer-Friendly
Accepting up to 90 transfer credits to graduate sooner and save money.
Multiple Start Dates
Up to 8 terms each year let you take breaks without affecting financial aid.
Real Career Outcomes
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High Educational Value
Nationally recognized educational quality at an affordable price.
Personalized Guidance
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Inspiring Faculty
Connect with experts who share your passion for working in the animal industry.
Sustainability Core
Focused on sustainable practices for an environmentally aware future.
