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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The general fields of wildlife biology and natural resource conservation include the study of the ecology, and the management, protection and restoration of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Although areas of specialization in these fields have specific course requirements, almost all first-year students take the same initial classes in biology and chemistry.
Once a student attains sophomore status, science course requirements begin to vary from area to area and among baccalaureate-granting institutions. Some schools also may require calculus and one year of a foreign language. Therefore, you should contact your probable transfer institution as early as possible, and certainly before you begin your second year, for specific course requirements in your chosen area of study.
Career opportunities include fishery biology, wildlife biology, forestry, soil and water management and conservation, parks and recreation, ecological restoration, air and water quality control, toxicology, waste management, activism and lobbying, environmental law, and education. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in science is usually required; a post-graduate degree is desirable.
Employment prospects are only fair and may require long hours of field work under rugged conditions. To be competitive in this diverse field, students need to take extensive coursework in biology and a minimum of one year of college-level chemistry.
Faculty Advisers
Natural and Applied Sciences Division
IC 3028
(630) 942-2010
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Wildlife Biology, Associate in Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Wildlife Biology, A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Chris Petersen IC 3021E (630) 942-2517 Lynda Randa IC 2099D (630) 942-2706
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Natural and Applied Sciences Division, IC 3028, (630) 942-2010.
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