Gratuate Certificate in Wildlife Management, Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

12 Months

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About this course

This 18-credit graduate credential prepares students to connect scientists, decision-makers, and stakeholders in wildlife management, conservation biology, and habitat restoration. By engaging with quality courses, you'll gain practical skills across disciplines like biology, economy, law, and social science, enabling you to approach wildlife issues from multiple perspectives. The program offers flexible course options, allowing students to tailor their learning experience to their career goals. Completing this certificate can prepare you for graduate studies, help with career advancement in wildlife professions, or contribute toward qualifications for agency employment or certification by professional societies.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program is especially valuable if you're seeking to advance in wildlife management careers, enhance your qualifications for employment or certification, or pursue further graduate studies. It also offers a pathway to Oregon State’s online Master’s degrees in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration or Natural Resources, with credits that can be transferred. Additionally, students can connect with faculty for potential mentorship in master's programs, bypass GRE requirements for certain admissions, and transition smoothly into more advanced degrees.

Specialisation

While the certificate provides foundational training in wildlife management, it also offers concentrations or tracks that are not fully detailed here. Further information about specific specialisations can be found on the Wildlife Management program website.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

26.35L

Living cost

Degree requirements

The program is an 18-credit graduate credential. Credits earned can be applied toward Oregon State’s Master’s programs such as the MNR or PSMFWA. Details regarding specific degree prerequisites are not included here, but candidates should contact the program to confirm application requirements before applying.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

110

Career prospects

Completing this certificate can assist with career advancement in wildlife management, improve qualifications for agency jobs or professional certification, and prepare students for graduate school in related disciplines. It serves as a flexible stepping stone for professionals looking to broaden their expertise or transition into higher roles within wildlife or conservation fields.

FAQs

Can I apply for this certificate part-time?

Yes, the program offers flexible course options, supporting students who wish to tailor their learning to fit their career and personal schedules.

Can credits from this certificate transfer to a master's degree?

Absolutely, credits earned during the certificate could be applied toward the Oregon State Master's degrees in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration or Natural Resources.