Wildlife Ecology (MS)

Master of Science Degree Requirements

General requirements for both MS majors are: (1) completion of at least 30 graduate credit hours, including a thesis describing independent research (six credit hours); (2) passing an oral, general knowledge examination centering on the student’s program of study; (3) presenting the thesis research in a formal departmental seminar; and (4) passing a thesis defense. Students in the Entomology major also must pass an Insect Family Recognition Test.

Wildlife Ecology Major

Two of the following:

• ENWC 615 - Wildlife Research Techniques (3cr.)
• ENWC 618 - Ornithology (3cr.)
• ENWC 620 - Behavioral Ecology (3cr.)
• ENWC 624 - Herpetology (3cr.)
• ENWC 625 - Mammalogy (3cr.)
• ENWC 635 - Population Ecology (3cr.)

Additional Coursework

Students must earn additional graduate credit hours appropriate to the major to bring the total earned to at least 30 credits. A maximum of six credits in ENWC 666 , ENWC 866 , and ENWC 868  and six credits of ENWC 869  can be applied to the degree.