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

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 conducted in English with appropriate support.

As a student in the Academic Accelerator, individuals will receive:

Tailored support for academic and English-speaking requirements

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses specifically for international students

Assistance with English vocabulary 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 extensive, providing opportunities to explore 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 hands-on learning and introducing resource policy, regulations, and the human aspects of resource research and management. Students can anticipate field experiences in forests, wetlands, and aquatic environments. Notably, the program focuses on habitats, animal populations and communities, people management, rather than individual animals.

This curriculum aims 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 with state or federal wildlife and fisheries agencies, land management organizations, environmental consulting firms, or pursue further education in veterinary school or advanced research-oriented degrees.

The B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology and Management boasts unique facilities and resources. Students have access to the School’s Lee Memorial Forest, which features dormitories and teaching facilities and is actively managed. Additionally, the School provides vans and trucks for off-campus field trips and activities.

Students in the B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology and Management can 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 Wildlife Ecology Concentration. This specialization includes a broader range of wildlife species, including game and non-game species. Students also participate in a two-week camp at Lee Memorial Forest. Typically, students are preparing for advanced degrees.