{"id":3756,"date":"2023-11-09T11:14:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/?page_id=3756"},"modified":"2023-11-09T15:31:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T23:31:57","slug":"wildlife-ecology-and-conservation-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/wildlife-ecology-and-conservation-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Sciences<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWildlife Ecologists research and implement scientifically sound strategies for the conservation, protection, and sustainable management of wild animals and their habitats.\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Explore the Possibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WECS majors gain hands-on experience with wildlife and conservation (including at WSU\u2019s Bear Center and Ungulate Facility), and acquire cutting-edge technical skills in conservation genetics, wildlife nutrition, population modeling and geospatial analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our program offers direct experiences and courses working with wildlife to prepare you for a rewarding career or graduate or vet school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences<\/strong> will provide you with real-world experiences through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n