• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Wildlife ecologists research and implement scientifically sound strategies for the conservation, protection, and sustainable management of wild animals and their habitat.

The wildlife ecology and conservation sciences major combines strong science, a broad background in natural resources and the environment, and in-depth, hands-on courses to help you fully understand the ecology, habitat, and conservation of wild animals, and prepare you for graduate school and management careers.

The program also offers a pre-veterinary track designed specifically to prepare students for admission to schools of veterinary medicine.

Strengths of the program

Get hands-on experience with wildlife and conservation in the University's labs and research centers.

The Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Program The Wild Ungulate and Small Mammal Research Facility The Large Carnivore Conservation Lab The Endangered Species Laboratory The Conservation Genetics and Environmental DNA Laboratory Geographic Information Systems labs

Work closely with professors who are nationally recognized experts in:

Large carnivore management and conservation Behavioral ecology, reproduction, and nutrition of wildlife Habitat restoration and conservation of endangered species Forest, grassland, and wetland habitat management Landscape and conservation genetics

Benefit from an integrated curriculum that allows you to learn about wildlife from all angles An optional pre-veterinary track prepares you for study in professional veterinary medicine programs—including the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. program.

Core courses & program information

As a wildlife ecology and conservation sciences major, you will take core courses in:

Wildlife ecology Field and laboratory methods in wildlife ecology Conservation biology Wildlife nutrition Wildlife habitats Wildlife genetics Environmental and natural resources sociology and policy Plants and ecosystems Biology of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish

If you choose the directed studies option, you will work with your faculty advisor to select 5-7 advanced electives and build expertise in virtually any aspect of wildlife ecology or other environmental topics that interest you.

Pre-veterinary option

A major in wildlife ecology gives you the strong science foundation you need and opens unique opportunities for you.

Wildlife ecology courses like these (and many more) can help prepare you for veterinary study:

Wildlife Management Natural Resource Ecology Conservation Biology Restoration Ecology Wildlife Nutrition Advanced Wildlife Management Population Ecology and Conservation Biology and Management of Fishes Ornithology Mammalogy Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles

Suggested preparation for incoming students Students who become wildlife ecology and conservation science majors often enjoy:

Science, especially biology/life science Hands-on learning Working with animals and working outdoors Applying analytical techniques to solving practical problems Making a difference in the real world

Careers

Here are just a few of the jobs and career opportunities open to graduates in wildlife ecology and conservation sciences:

Wildlife biologist, manager, or researcher Fishery biologist, manager, or researcher Conservation biologist/Endangered species specialist Wildlife refuge manager Wildlife officer/game warden Veterinarian Zookeeper Natural resources manager Environmental consultant Environmental educator

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level). Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman. English Language Requirements: TOEFL - Minimum Score 213 computer-based (CBT); 79 internet-based (iBT); 550 paper-based (PBT); IELTS – 6.5; MELAB – 77.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,702.00 (¥ 166,392) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

留学地点：Washington State University370 Lighty Student Services Building,PULLMAN,Washington,99164, United States

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,704.00 (¥ 165,261) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

留学地点：Vancouver Campus14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue,VANCOUVER,Washington,98686, United States