Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wildlife Ecology and Management?

Wildlife refers to free-ranging mammals and birdsliving in their natural habitats. The Wildlife Ecology and Management major emphasizes the ecology, behavior, conservation and management of wildlife populations and communities in terrestrial ecosystems.

What type of students study Wildlife Ecology and Management?

Students who …

• Enjoy working with animals.
• Like to work outside.
• Are excited to link research and management.

What do Wildlife Ecology and Management majors study?

Wildlife ecology and management majors start with a solid foundation in:

• Biology
• Ecology
• Chemistry
• Math

Then move to more advanced courses in:

• Plant and animal ecology.
• Techniques for vegetation measurement, and management.
• Management of animal populations, wildlife, policy and economics.

They then focus on a series of courses on specific groups of wildlife (birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals), management of these animal populations, and on human dimensions of wildlife management, including policy and social science. The curriculum meets the USA Federal Government’s Office of Personnel Management requirements for the post of Wildlife Biologist 0486.

What type of jobs do graduates get?

The curriculum meets the United States Federal Government's Office of Personnel Management requirements for the Wildlife biologist series.

• Wildlife Biologist with state and federal land-management agencies such as the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
• Environmental consulting firms.
• Private industry with environmental divisions.
• Private landowners.
• Nonprofit environmental organizations such as The Nature Conservancy.