Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management Track
PROGRAM SUMMARY
In partnership with Colby-Sawyer College, CWS is offering the Wildlife Ecology, Conservation & Management Track to undergraduate students.
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Earn a Biology or Environmental Science degree with specialized wildlife training from CWS
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Hands-on learning through internships, field experiences, and research around the world
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Professional memberships and pathways to certification included to jumpstart your career
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Earn digital badges to share your specialized skills and experience with employers and graduate schools
Program Details
120-credit Bachelor of Science degree, blending a liberal arts education with specialized wildlife training
3 concentrations: terrestrial, freshwater, or marine ecosystems
A variety of instruction modalities: on campus, online, and hybrid learning
Instructors are experts in their field, bringing years of professional experience into the learning environment
Learn Practical Skills
Specialized training in field techniques, R (statistics), and GIS
Internship placements with government agencies, NGOs, and others
Hands-on field experiences at locations including Yellowstone National Park, China’s Giant Panda National Park, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, and more
Assist CWS biologists with real research projects in the United States and abroad
Earn Digital Badges
Shareable and verifiable digital badges awarded for course completion to showcase your achievements in the program
Build a visible skills portfolio to gain employment and graduate school positions
A portable digital “backpack” allows continuous access to your badges, even after finishing your program
Colby-Sawyer College at a Glance
~1,000 students with an average class size of 19
10:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Average entering GPA of 3.4
100% internship completion — 59% receive job offers from internship site
#1 Best Undergraduate Teaching — Regional Colleges North (U.S. News)
#4 Best Value School — Regional Colleges North (U.S. News)
18 varsity sports, including men and women alpine skiing, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, baseball/softball, and track & field
Immediate access to outdoor adventure in the Northeast, including a free season ski pass at Sunapee Ski Resort
The Credential Advantage
Education requirements for professional certifications are built directly into the Wildlife Track curriculum. Students graduate ready to achieve certifications with The Wildlife Society (TWS), Ecological Society of America (ESA), and the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
Associate Wildlife Biologist® (TWS)
Ecologist in Training (ESA)
Associate Fisheries Professional (AFS)
All 9 core courses in the Wildlife Track are offered through Center for Wildlife Studies.
Foundations of Wildlife Conservation & Management
Mammalogy
Principles of Botany
Wildlife Field Techniques
Wildlife Ecology & Management
Applied Wildlife Habitat & Population Management
Ornithology
Human Dimension of Wildlife Ecology & Management
Plant Taxonomy & ID
A variety of optional field courses are offered during the Summer
Wildlife of Yellowstone
Wildlife of Giant Panda National Park National Park
