Aquatic Concentration
Meets AFS Certification RequirementsFocus on fisheries, freshwater ecosystems, aquatic organisms, habitat, and the scientific principles used in aquatic resource management.
View Aquatic RequirementsWildlife and Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science
Department of Biology
Wildlife & Natural Resources
Study fish, wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems through fieldwork, laboratory experiences, research, and practical training designed for careers in wildlife and natural resource management.
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Learning
Field + Lab + Research
Concentrations
Aquatic + Terrestrial
Program Overview
The Wildlife and Natural Resources program provides students with an understanding of the principles and concepts of fish and wildlife ecology and how those principles are used to make informed decisions about challenging management issues.
Students develop applied scientific skills through laboratory work, field experiences, and field-based research while using contemporary tools and techniques to study fish, wildlife, habitats, and ecosystem processes.
Focus
Fish + Wildlife Ecology
Experience
Applied Field Science
Preparation
Management + Conservation
At a Glance
Quick details about the Wildlife and Natural Resources BS.
Program Type
Undergraduate
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Format
In Person
Location
Pueblo Campus
Credits
120
Typical Timeline
4 Years
Choose Your Concentration
Build your degree around the area of wildlife and natural resources that most closely matches your interests and career goals.
Terrestrial Concentration
Meets TWS Certification RequirementsFocus on terrestrial wildlife, habitat, ecology, natural resource policy, management, and the study of wildlife populations and their environments.
View Terrestrial Requirements Hands-On Learning
Take Your Learning Into the Field
Wildlife and Natural Resources students develop practical scientific skills through laboratory exercises, fieldwork, and field-based research.
Students use contemporary methods to study organisms, habitats, ecosystems, and natural resource management while learning how scientific evidence informs decisions in the field.
Explore Biology Hands-On LearningBuild Skills for Wildlife & Natural Resource Careers
The program combines biological science, field experience, management principles, and communication skills.
Wildlife Science Understand fish and wildlife ecology, natural history, populations, and ecosystems.
Field & Laboratory Methods Develop practical experience using scientific tools, techniques, and field-based research methods.
Natural Resource Management Learn how science, human dimensions, and management principles come together in decision-making.
Policy & Regulation Build familiarity with laws, policies, regulations, and administrative processes affecting natural resources.
Scientific Communication Strengthen written, oral, and interpersonal communication for professional wildlife and natural resource settings.
Critical Thinking Apply scientific evidence, experimental design, and problem-solving to complex management issues.
Where This Degree Can Take You
Graduates are prepared for careers and advanced study across wildlife, fisheries, natural resources, conservation, research, education, and public-sector organizations.
State Wildlife Agencies
Federal Agencies
Tribal Departments
Conservation Organizations
Research
Graduate Study
“Students will develop communication and interpersonal skills to enhance their working relations with co-workers, other wildlife professionals, the public, non-governmental organizations, landowners, hunters and anglers, and other natural resource interests.”Dr. Jeff Smith, Chair of the Department of Biology
