The University of Maine offers a four-year bachelor of science degree in Wildlife Ecology. Potential students must have a high school diploma and must have completed the following secondary courses in high school: English, algebra I and II, geometry, history and laboratory science (biology or physics). Students have the choice of concentrating in Fisheries, Conservation Biology or Wildlife Science Management. Students must complete a minimum of 124 course hours to graduate.
James Gilbert
Department of Wildlife Ecology
5755 Nutting Hall, Room 210
Orono, ME 04469-5755
207-581-2862
Garrett College offers students an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology. The AAS degree requires the completion of 70 course hours in science, psychology and English courses. Students must have a "C" grade to graduate. Graduates of the program generally enter careers such as wildlife management, soil and water conservation, environmental inspection and ecological restoration.
Kevin Dodge
Director and Professor of Natural Resources & Wildlife Technology
301-387-3328
Auburn University offers a four-year program to earn a bachelor of science degree in Wildlife Science or Wildlife Ecology & Management. Both programs prepare students to become certified wildlife biologists. Students experience core topics such as management trapping, habitat analysis, botany and methods of research. The Wildlife Science curriculum requires students to complete 123 course hours and the Wildlife Ecology & Management degree requires 128 course hours to graduate.
Forestry & Wildlife Building
602 Duncan Drive
Auburn, AL 36849-5418
334-844-1001