M.S. Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

This degree is intended to educate students for management-level positions with state and federal agencies, private companies, and for the pursuit of higher academic degrees. It is our goal to build on the foundation that students obtained during their undergraduate education, primarily directing them into a more specific area of wildlife or fisheries. By using specifically identified coursework areas and mentoring we will strive to assist students in developing their intellectual capabilities in working with natural resources and people. In addition, each student must propose and conduct an original scientific investigation. An M.S. degree involves a full-time commitment normally requiring two to three years to complete.

M.S. - Educational outcomes for the degree:

1.    Be knowledgeable regarding biological systems at a level appropriate to an M.S. degree holder.

2.    Be able to effectively express themselves orally and in written form.

3.    Understand the scientific method of solving problems.

4.    Be computer and statistically capable.

5.    Be specialized in some area of wildlife or fisheries, but still be broadly based in knowledge.

6.    Be able to conduct scholarly research.

7.    Understand the relationships between biological information and socioeconomic factors.

8.    Demonstrate professional development, especially in regard to the need for continued learning after their degree program.

9.    Develop a concern and feeling for the natural resources of the world.

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