A Program For Wildlife Biologists and Conservation Professionals
This intensive, coursework-only online master's degree is designed for professionals working in the fish, wildlife, and conservation biology field.
Students will broaden their critical thinking on current issues and receive the training to be successful in careers at natural resources agencies, firms, and non-government organizations.
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Fish and Wildlife Focus
Faculty incorporate their research and field work experience into coursework and discussions with online students.
Examples of recent issues that FWCB faculty have been involved with include:.
1) The impacts of natural gas development and associated habitat mitigation on wildlife (e.g., mule deer, greater sage-grouse, small mammals including bats, a.
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Flexible Course Delivery to Fit Your Schedule
This wildlife and conservation biology degree is offered online in a flexible, asynchronous study format optimal for working professionals.
Courses are delivered online using the Canvas online learning management system, which offers forums for collaboration with other students and faculty.
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What can you do with a Master's in conservation biology?
Develop an understanding of biodiversity and natural ecosystems, the conservation of natural resources and the way in which human activities impact the planet with the online master’s in conservation biology.
Gain research skills that can lead to employment opportunities at various agencies and organizations.
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What is conservation ecology?
Conservation ecology involves a multipronged approach:
Protecting the integrity of existing ecosystems investigating causes for degradation and reestablishing optimal conditions.
The work of conservation ecologists reaches a wide array of ecosystems, including:forests, grasslands, rivers, urban landscapes, wetlands and more. ,
What You Learn
Build your knowledge base and understanding of how to review scientific information; analyze, interpret, and explain data; develop and communicate strategies and plans; and make complex decisions to successfully manage fish and wildlife while considering budgets, stakeholders, and human values.
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Conservation biology: theo.