Environmental Studies, Game Warden / Park Ranger Concentration (BS)

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This concentration combines coursework in both law enforcement and field biology, and emphasizes knowledge of wildlife biology and wildlife management. Students choosing this area will acquire the skills needed to pursue positions as game wardens, as well as jobs in agencies, parks, or businesses that require an understanding of wildlife issues.

Concentration Requirements

Select 18 or more credit hours of courses from the following:

CRJ 100: Criminology 3 credits
CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Law 3 credits
CRJ 209: Police, Crime and Society 3 credits
CRJ 215: Principles of Investigations 3 credits
ENV 302: Wildlife Conservation & Management 4 credits
ENV 333: Fisheries Science 3 credits
ENV 334: Wildlife Science 4 credits
ENV 354: Wildlife Habitat Interactions 4 credits
FOR 242: Map and LiDAR Interpretation 3 credits
OR
ENV 242: Map & Airphoto Interpretation 3 credits