Wildlife, Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management Concentration, B.S.

Students in the wildlife program at Cal Poly Humboldt have the advantage of living close to the ocean, wetlands, and many wildlife sanctuaries. Nearly five million acres of national forest, parks, and public wilderness lands offer hands-on study of wildlife, ecology, and management. Students frequently take field trips to surrounding wildlife areas and focus on laboratory study.

This program meets the qualifications for “wildlife biologist” in federal employment and for “wildlife biologist” and “environmental scientist” in California Department of Fish and Wildlife employment. Our graduates do well as: wildlife biologists, soil scientists, wildlife managers, wildlife refuge managers, park rangers, naturalists, preserve managers, fish and game wardens, conservation officers, fisheries technicians, forestry technicians, range conservationists, agricultural inspectors, and environmental planners. 

Preparation: In high school take mathematics, chemistry, biology, and any environmental studies that may be available. Students are expected to be proficient in computer applications.