Conservation Technology, M.S.

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Major Code: 8026	Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N	Admission status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only	Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: 3 letters of recommendation, objectives, GRE

The Master of Science in Conservation Technology prepares the student either for a professional career or for further graduate study. This goal is achieved through a balance of coursework and research activities.

Admission Requirements

General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented in the Academic Overview section. For this nonthesis program, students should have an undergraduate degree that includes coursework in introductory biology, calculus, statistics, ecology and zoology, as well as three classes in each of physical science, the humanities and social science/liberal arts.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Conservation Technology is conferred upon students who successfully complete 30 credit hours of approved curriculum as outlined below. A minimum of one course from each of the seven listed categories must be successfully completed. No more than two 4000-level courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements. The listing here is not intended to be exhaustive but to show possible coursework for each category.

Botany

Complete:

Communication

Complete:

Policy, Administration and Law

Complete:

Quantitative Sciences

Complete:

Wildlife Biology

Complete:

Select one course:

Wildlife Management

Complete:

Zoology

Complete:

BIO 5031 Conservation Genetics
Additional credit hours would be selected from a 4000- or 5000-level course in BIO, ENS, OCN or from other sources at the advisor’s discretion. Recommenced additional courses include GIS, remote sensing and biology summer field programs.