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Wildlife Conservation
Students who are interested in the wildlife life sciences, whole organisms, ecology, and the biological aspects of the environment can find their interests met in the Wildlife Conservation major. Students in this program learn about wildlife management; conservation techniques; and non-domesticated animals, including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians.
Environmental consulting and education.
Wildlife biologist and endangered species biologist. Wetlands protection and rehabilitation. These
careers and more are shared by Wildlife Conservation alumni, many of whom
work for state and federal agencies; museums; environmental consulting
firms; parks; zoos and arboreta. While some
students enter the workforce right after college, others choose to further
their education in graduate school, studying subjects like wildlife
management, wildlife ecology, avian ecology, entomology, forest ecology, and conservation
biology. Whatever your goal, we encourage you to participate in job-search
workshops and career days, seek an internship, develop your communication
skills, and learn to network with prospective employers.
For more information on any of the College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources majors, contact the Office of Academic
Programs at 831-2508 or stop by 104 Townsend Hall.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level
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Further Education/Experience
Often Required |
| *ecological assistant |
*wildlife ecologist |
| *conservation assistant |
*wetland ecologist |
| *park ranger |
*researcher |
| *nature educator |
*wildlife biologist |
| *environmental trainer |
*scientific
illustrator/filmmaker |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational
Titles
under section 041 for additional related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Delaware
Nature Society, Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation, Brandywine Creek,
DuPont Company, USDA Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory
Some Employers of Wildlife
Conservation Majors
- state/federal government
- colleges/universities
- laboratories
- environmental agencies
- nature centers
- military services
- business and industry
- chemical companies
- zoos
- aquariums
- high schools
- environmental consulting firms
Other Sources of Information
American Institute of Biological Sciences
www.aibs.org
Ecological Society of America
www.esa.org
Entomological Society of America
www.entsoc.org
Environmental Career Opportunities
www.ecojobs.com
National Association of Environmental Professionals
www.naep.org
National Wildlife Federation
www.nwf.org
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
The Wildlife Society
www.wildlife.org
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Careers in Focus - Agriculture (CSE 69)
- Occupational Guidance for Agriculture (CSE 72)
- Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who Respect the Earth (CSE
449)
- The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference (CSE 450)
- Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
- Extraordinary Jobs With Animals (CSE 469)
- Careers for Animal Lovers & Other Zoological Types (CSE 473)
- Outdoor Careers (CSE 485)
- Careers for Aquatics Types & Others Who Want to Make a Splash (CSE
597)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (GE 5)
- Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences (GS 25)
- Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural
Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources (GS 30)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet
Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting
Employer, Grad School Information and where to get assistance is available
in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: January 26, 2011 (CH)
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