Students enrolled in the major study the natural sciences and principles of managing wildlife populations and their habitats. This major fulfills the educational requirements for certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society and provides an excellent foundation for graduate school. Graduates find employment with state or federal agencies (such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Park Service, or Forest Service, or Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management); and with organizations like the Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation. Wildlife researchers analyze pesticides, hunting, predation and land use on wildlife populations and their habitats. Wildlife managers operate refuges, regulate hunting and trapping seasons, manage public lands for the benefit of wildlife, and advise private landowners regarding wildlife management.
UCAS Advisors
The first champions on your academic journey are professional academic advisors in Roosevelt Hall. Academic advisors provide insight on courses to keep you on track within your major. To make an appointment with your academic advisor, log on to Starfish.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty advisors are content matter and course option experts within each major. Meet with a faculty advisor to discuss research opportunities, career pathways, and preparation for graduate school.
Faculty Advisor - Academic Year Only
Environmental Science and Management | Wildlife and Conservation Biology
College of the Environment and Life Sciences Advisors
Once you have met the requirements of your degree program, you will transition from University College to your Degree College. You will meet a new team of advisors to support you on your academic journey.
If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior and have been notified that you have completed the requirements for transfer to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), please log into Starfish for information on how to make an appointment with your CELS Faculty Advisor. The 4 Year Blank Fillable Worksheet is for planning purposes only and does not equate or replace your major specific curriculum sheet. This is NOT your Curriculum Sheet. This tool can be used to map out your individual 4-year plan while at URI. This form is not to be turned in as part of your Graduation Application. Please scroll down further to download your curriculum sheet.Attention CELS Students:
Curriculum Sheets
Major Entry Requirements
- Complete at least 30 units and have an overall GPA of at least 2.00
- Complete the BIO and NRS courses needed to transfer from UC to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences
- Complete URI 101
