Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Wetland Science

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a well-rounded first-year program designed for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive classes taught in English with appropriate support.

Students enrolled in the Academic Accelerator Program will receive:

Adequate support for academic and English-speaking needs

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses specifically for international students

Assistance with English language terms necessary for classes

A blend of classes with both international and U.S. students

The School of Renewable Natural Resources offers a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management. The curriculum is diverse, offering opportunities to study wetlands, wildlife, conservation biology, fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, habitat management, and law enforcement. Students in this program can also prepare for careers as wildlife-oriented veterinarians. This program stands out from traditional biology programs by incorporating a hands-on learning approach and introducing resource policy, regulations, and human aspects of resource research and management. Field experiences in forests, wetlands, and water are to be expected for students in this program, with a focus on habitats, animal populations and communities, people management, rather than individual animals.

The curriculum is designed to enable students to become certified professional scientists by The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, or the Society of Wetland Scientists. Graduates may find employment in state or federal wildlife and fisheries or land management agencies, non-governmental organizations like The Nature Conservancy, private or publicly-held environmental consulting firms, or pursue veterinary school or graduate education for advanced, research-oriented degrees.

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management offers unique facilities and resources, including access to the School’s Lee Memorial Forest with dorms and teaching facilities, as well as vans and trucks for off-campus field trips and activities.

Students in the program have the option to specialize in areas such as Conservation Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management, Wetland Science, Ecological Restoration, Forest Enterprise, Forest Resource Management, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, or the Wetland Science Concentration.

The Wetland Science Concentration is tailored for students seeking expertise in wetlands, which are important for wildlife and fish habitats, water quality maintenance, and economic benefits.