Wildlife Conservation
Bachelor of Science
Protecting wildlife and
empowering tomorrow's conservationists.
At Unity Environmental University, nature aligns with immersive skills and career-ready expertise. Tailored for eco-conscious individuals like you, our comprehensive program offers an in-depth exploration of wildlife conservation, covering everything from ecology to habitat management and global policies.
As you graduate from our program, you're propelled into impactful conservation careers—whether it's in wildlife management, environmental consulting, or groundbreaking research. Your degree becomes the key to a future where every skill learned directly contributes to safeguarding our planet's precious biodiversity.
Enroll now and actively shape a future where your green skills play a pivotal role in the world of wildlife conservation.
Program Overview
The BS in Wildlife Conservation degree enables students to work effectively as wildlife biologists, managers, and ecologists for government agencies, environmental nonprofits, and environmental consulting businesses. This program emphasizes sustainable management of wildlife species through consideration of the applicable social, economic, and environmental concepts. This program also prepares students with sound understanding of modern environmental issues and the professional skills needed for effective functioning in modern natural resource organizations.
Top 15 Bachelor's in Biology programs
Unity Environmental University offers one of the best Bachelor’s online degrees in Biology by Bachelors Degree Center. The curriculum for Unity’s BS in Wildlife Conservation degree prepares students to enter the field as a field technician as well as setting them up to be successful in pursuit of continued higher education.
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Number of U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist jobs in 2018.
Median U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist pay in 2018.
Estimated U.S. job growth for zoologists and wildlife biologists through 2028.
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.
Experiential and Immersive Coursework
Designing a Stakeholder Engagement Activity
It is important to learn how to work and communicate as a team in order to be successful in your professional career. Students are tasked with coming up with a plan to manage their local wildlife. They will design a stakeholder engagement activity that will allow them to collect data needed for analysis to determine the management plan.
Wildlife Habitats Plant Inventory
Exploring their local communities, students are tasked with identifying different plants and creating an inventory of their findings. Once they establish what wildlife is present, the students create a management plan for their communities.
Comparing Local to Global Perspectives
Although species like ticks are present in all parts of the world, their survival needs are very different from place to place. Students learn about the variety of species and compare them with the types of ticks that they have in their local environments. Students learn how to manage these different species.
Degree requirements and courses
The Wildlife Conservation degree requires 120 credits, including 30 that must be completed at the 300 level or above. You may transfer in up to 90 credits from outside accredited institutions. For more details, view our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Wildlife Conservation?
Wildlife Conservation is the practice of protecting and preserving biodiversity by ensuring the survival of various species and their habitats. This field involves a blend of ecology, biology, and environmental science to address issues like habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching. Professionals in wildlife conservation work on projects related to habitat restoration, wildlife management, and endangered species recovery.
At Unity Environmental University, our Wildlife Conservation program equips students with the knowledge and skills to tackle these critical challenges. You'll learn about ecosystem dynamics, species behavior, and conservation strategies while gaining hands-on experience through fieldwork and research projects. Graduates are prepared for careers in wildlife management, environmental policy, conservation education, and research. By promoting sustainable practices and policies, you can play a pivotal role in preserving our planet's biodiversity for future generations.
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What courses will I be taking?
General Education Core: 35 credits
Environmental Professional Core: 13 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 401 Statistics for Wildlife Professionals
- 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.
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How much does it cost?
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. -
How fast can I finish?
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 5 years, if that’s your preferred pace!
Program Features
High Value Education: Nationally recognized for the quality of our programs delivered at an affordable price.
Social Mobility: Unity ranks in the top 2% of colleges in the U.S. for fostering upward mobility.
Sustainability Core: All programs are committed to sustainable practices, preparing you for a future of environmental awareness in all fields.
Flexible Learning: Balance work and education effortlessly by choosing when and where you want to study.
Flexible Start Dates: 8 start dates per year allows you to control your schedule
Personalized Guidance: Benefit from individualized academic and professional advising, where we are dedicated to turning your career and academic aspirations into tangible achievements.
Transfer-Friendly: Shorten your academic timeline, since we accept up to 90 credits to value your prior academic achievements.
Experts in the Field
At Unity Environmental University, our Faculty is comprised of a wide range of environmental science experts who in addition to teaching, conduct their own research and various fieldwork.
Dr. Megan Linske
Instructor of Wildlife Biology
Unlock the power of scientific communication with Dr. Megan Linske! In the dynamic world of research, effective outreach is key, and Dr. Linske is your guide to mastering it. With a background in public outreach for the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Megan not only conducts groundbreaking research but also translates complex findings into accessible insights.
As a seasoned communicator, Megan enriches her students with the art of conveying research knowledge. Ready to bridge the gap between science and the public? Join Dr. Linske in decoding the secrets of impactful communication in the realm of conservation and experimentation!
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