Program(s) Available: B.A., B.S.
Are you someone who is curious about animal behavior and habitat? Do you have sharp observation skills that help you draw conclusions from data? If so, a major in wildlife ecology and conservation may be just what you are looking for.
Wildlife ecology and conservation majors study wildlife populations to understand patterns of distribution and abundance. These observations can help manage and conserve populations!
Did you know? Faculty help students:
A Bachelor of Arts in wildlife ecology and conservation is available at Northwest. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
A Bachelor of Science in wildlife ecology and conservation is available at Northwest. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
Department of Natural Sciences
660.562.1388
crater@nwmissouri.edu
What Can I Do With a Major in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation?
Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA) offers more than 320 acres of land dedicated to profession-based learning opportunities. Students construct Sherman traps for small animals and pitfall traps for reptiles and amphibians and conduct vegetation surveys.
Garrett-Strong Science Building offers 26 labs where students can gain profession-based experiences on campus. This facility also houses a synthetic cadaver, an aquarium and two museums that feature living animals such as a hedgehog, rats, iguanas and more!
