International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Wildlife Habitat Conservation

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program emphasizes academic, cultural, and professional development to help students succeed in their studies and prepare for a successful future.

As an international direct student at LSU, individuals will benefit from:

Exclusive and challenging academic coursework

Priority access to sought-after courses aligned with their interests

Support from academic advisors and mentors

Opportunities for career development and networking

Intensive classes alongside domestic students

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management offered by the School of Renewable Natural Resources at LSU provides a diverse curriculum with a focus on 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. Setting itself apart from traditional biology programs, this program incorporates hands-on learning experiences and covers resource policy, regulations, and human aspects of resource research and management. Field experiences in forests, wetlands, and water environments are integral to the program.

The curriculum is designed to enable students to become certified professional scientists by organizations such as The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, or the Society of Wetland Scientists. Graduates of this program often find employment with state or federal wildlife and fisheries agencies, land management organizations, environmental consulting firms, or pursue further education in veterinary medicine or research-oriented graduate programs.

The B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology and Management at LSU offers unique facilities and resources, including access to the Lee Memorial Forest with dormitories and teaching facilities. The School also provides vans and trucks for off-campus field trips and activities.

Students in this program 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 Habitat Conservation and Management Concentration.

Those focusing on Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management are interested in managing habitats to support wildlife populations. Students in this concentration can choose between paths that emphasize wetland wildlife habitat or forest management, including an 8-week forestry camp at Lee Memorial Forest.