Wildlife and Fisheries - North Park University - Christian, Urban, Multicultural

Wildlife and Fisheries: What Can I Do With This Degree?

Practice excellent communication skills.
Develop physical stamina, outdoor skills and comfort being in close proximity with large and small animals.
Advanced degrees are often required in these positions, especially for research and teaching.
Gain extensive laboratory and research experience.
Supplement curriculum with additional science courses in relevant areas (e.g. genetics, animal behavior, microbiology)
Become familiar with federal job application procedure for government work.
Gain work experience in area of interest through internships, summer jobs, or part-time work

State/federal wildlife and land management including:

Develop physical stamina, outdoor skills and comfort being in close proximity with large and small animals.
Be prepared to complete additional officer training as prerequisite for entry-level jobs.
Seek internships or related summer jobs to gain experience.
Attain experience with firearms, boat safety, and first aid training.
Develop public speaking and conflict management skills through coursework or experience.
Complete a minor in criminal justice.
Become familiar with federal job application procedure for government work.
Be prepared to relocate to areas with abundant natural resources.

Certification is required for K-12 schoolteachers, and PhD is needed for universities and colleges.
Gain experience working with students through tutoring, interning, or volunteering.
Learn to work well with all types of people.
Develop excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

As an undergraduate, seek laboratory experiences such as research projects, volunteering with professors, summer jobs, or internships.
Participate in research programs sponsored by environmental and government organizations.
Consider a certificate program or specialized master’s program to qualify for research technician positions.
Earn master’s degree for greater variety and autonomy on the job. Earn a PhD to work on high-level research projects, to direct research programs, to enter high levels of administration, and to teach at four-year post-secondary institutions. Postdoctoral fellowships may also be required.
The wildlife and fisheries degree can be good preparation for a career in healthcare such as medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science, but professional degrees and licenses are also necessary to practice in these fields.
Combine an undergraduate degree with a degree in law, business, education, information science, or other discipline to expand career opportunities. Become familiar with the specific entrance exam for graduate or professional schools in your area of interest.
Learn to work independently and as part of a team.
Join professional associations and community organizations, and read related journals to stay abreast of current issues in the field and to develop networking contacts.

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