Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Wildlife Biology and Conservation

Ball State University

In today’s world, increased industrial expansion and ballooning population growth has led to the diminishing of natural habitats for the flora and fauna that are vital to the health of our ecosystem. This is why the proper care and conservation of the wildlife and their habitats that surrounds us is more important than ever. The wildlife biology and conservation concentration places an emphasis on wild animals, plant and tree life, and the management of the habitats in which they live. Through courses in subjects like forestry, plant classification, wildlife biology, ecology, ornithology, and mammalogy, you will be prepared to pursue a career in wildlife conservation with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations or private consulting firms. This wildlife conservation degree concentration also serves as an excellent prerequisite to study any of these subjects at a deeper level in graduate school.