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	x remove Wildlife Biology, B.S.
Credits Required	120
Format	Face To Face
Location	Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
Coursework	A degree in wildlife biology includes coursework in: Wildlife ecology Life history and systematics of animals Mathematics and statistics Other physical sciences Wildlife management Plant identification and ecology Genetics
Career Options	This degree qualifies you for positions working with state and federal wildlife agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. With careful selection of your general education courses and consultation with your faculty advisor, you will also meet certification requirements as an Associate WB by The Wildlife Society. You will meet the federal requirements for position as: Wildlife biologist Environmental scientist Conservation scientist Wildlife technician Range technician Environment consultant The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts these jobs will increase faster or on-pace with population growth in the next ten years.
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Skills Employers Want	The B.S. in Wildlife Biology at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings. Strong communication skills Wildlife management Wildlife identification Plant identification Data analysis Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Global positioning systems (GPS) Invasive species management Source: EMSI, 2021