Wildlife Management
Design and conduct wildlife surveys, assess habitat quality, prepare biological evaluations, and manage wildlife programs. Strong demand in federal and state agencies.
Lines of work
- Wildlife agencies
- Game management
- Habitat conservation
Sample Job Titles
- State wildlife biologist
- Game warden
- Habitat restoration specialist
- Wildlife refuge manager
Key Professional Skills
- Field data collection
- GIS/remote sensing
- Species identification
- Written communication
- Scientific reporting
Top employers
- US Fish & Wildlife
- Texas Parks & Wildlife
- Forest Service
Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Notes |
| EAS 507 | Interpreting Research in ESM | REQUIRED — only offered in Winter |
| EAS 517 | Conservation Biology | |
| EAS 518 | Wildlife Ecology & Management |
| Course Code | Course Title | Notes |
| EAS 409 | Ecology of Fishes | |
| EAS 430 | Soil Ecology | Not offered Fall 2026 |
| EAS 436 | Woody Plants | |
| EAS 447 | Forest Ecology & Management | |
| EAS 520 | Fluvial Ecosystems | |
| EAS 539 | Landscape Ecology | |
| EAS 639 | Conservation Biology & Ecosystem Health |
| Course Code | Course Title | Notes |
| EAS 531 | Principles of GIS | Highly recommended |
| EAS 506 | Introduction to R | |
| EAS 538 | Introduction to Statistics for Environment and Sustainability |
Employer-Requested Skills
- Ecology
- Wildlife Management
- GIS
- Natural Resource Management
- Biology
- Management
- Research
- Writing
Useful Certifications
- Valid driver's license
- Pesticide Applicator License
- Wilderness First Aid