Penn State researchers are studying the Louisiana waterthrush to see how the environmental problems are affecting other migratory songbird species.

The major in Wildlife and Fisheries Science provides an integrated program of study for students interested primarily in conservation and management of wildlife and fish species and their environments. We have a Fisheries option and a Wildlife option at the undergraduate level. This major is designed to provide a broad background in quantification, the humanities, the physical and biological sciences, and natural resource management. Graduates may pursue graduate-level education in wildlife and fisheries science or careers in management, research, or information and education.

Flexibility in course selection permits students to plan their programs in keeping with their specific interests, goals, and plans for the future. Students may fulfill the requirements established by The Wildlife Society for certification as a wildlife professional and the requirements established by the federal Office of Personnel Management for employment in wildlife biology. The program provides a firm base for graduate study.

Click on the photo above to watch "Hunting for a Wildlife Career," a YouTube video about a program that helps students understand the role of hunting in wildlife management. Penn State students have the opportunity to participate in this program

Why Major in Wildlife and Fisheries Science?

You may be interested in the Wildlife and Fisheries Science major if:

• you are interested in management of game or nongame wildlife and fish species;
• you are concerned about society's impact on wildlife, fish, and their habitats;
• you wish to increase desirable human/wildlife/fish interactions and alleviate undesirable interactions;
• you want a career that combines indoor and outdoor activities.

To listen to one of our students talk about careers and why to choose the School of Forest Resources you will need to download Quicktime.
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Click here for Video 2 (why choose our program)