Wildlife and Fisheries, Associate of Science
Special Admissions Requirements
Students may need to strengthen math, writing and reading skills with additional coursework upon entering the program, depending on results of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and consultation with each student on an individual basis with their academic advisor.
Career Outlook
Completion of the Associate of Science Degree will provide students a basic background in biological sciences. Students will have the knowledge and skills required for a variety of entry-level positions in natural resources. Students will also have a strong foundation for continuing on to a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate of Science Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries, students will be able to:
- Understand basic principles of biology, ecology, and taxonomy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of methods and techniques for fish, wildlife, and habitat management and conservation.
- Communicate knowledge about natural resources and scientific issues within cultural, regional, and global contexts using written, oral, and visual information.
- Use critical thinking skills to describe solutions related to natural resources management and conservation issues.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge and awareness of place basic wildlife and fisheries issues and their related cultural perspectives.
- Understand and practice the values of good citizenship, teamwork, and community service.
National Park Service ProRanger Career Track Option (ProRanger)
ProRanger allows students who are accepted through a competitive application process to follow a career track towards employment as either a Law Enforcement or Interpretive Ranger with the National Park Service (NPS). Students receive additional training, mentoring and paid internships at host Parks. After completing a Bachelor Degree and the ProRanger requirements they will receive non-competitive hiring preference for full-time employment with the NPS. Additional information is available in the Workforce Development section of the catalog and by contacting an advisor in the Wildlife and Fisheries Department.
Curriculum
Fall (First Year)
Winter (First Year)
Spring (First Year)
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH109 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| NATR170 | Introduction to Botany | 3 |
| NATR171 | Introduction to Botany Laboratory | 2 |
| SVLN250 | Service to the Environment I | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall (Second Year)
Winter (Second Year)
Spring (Second Year)
| NATR270 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| NATR271 | Principles of Ecology Lab | 2 |
| CHEM140 | Fundamental Organic and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
| SPCH100 | Basic Communications | 3 |
| NASD108 | Tribal Uses of Wild Plants | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
NASD 108 is required Native American Studies open elective.
Total Credit Hours: 96