The wildlife biology and conservation concentration places an emphasis on wild animals, plant and tree life, and the management of the habitats in which they live. Through courses in subjects like forestry, plant classification, wildlife biology, ecology, and mammology, you will be prepared to pursue a career in wildlife conservation with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations or private consulting firms. The concentration also serves as an excellent prerequisite to study any of these subjects at a deeper level in graduate school.
Wildlife Biology and Conservation
About The Program
Department: Department of Biology
Credits Required: 120
Possible Occupations
- Wildlife Biologist
Indiana Median Salary: $59,680
Dual Credit Courses
For onsite courses, please refer here to see if the course is offered at your high school.
Online
These courses are available online through Ball State University:
CORE Classes
- COMM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
- ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Writing (English Composition I)
- ENG 104 - Composing Research (English Composition II)
- MATH 125 - Quantitative Reasoning
- MATH 165 - Calculus I
- FIN 101 - Personal Finance for Fiscal Wellness
- THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
- JOUR 101 - Media and American Society
- PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
- RELS 160 - Introduction to Religion in Culture
- HSC 160 - Fundamentals of Human Health
- PHYC 110 - General Physics I
- ISOM 125 - Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications
- PSYS 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science
- SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology
- PHIL 202 - Ethics
- HSC 180 - Principles of Community Health
- FCFC 250 - Family Relations