Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major, BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science – Wildlife Health Concentration

Wildlife and fisheries science is the science and art of maintaining populations of wild animals at levels consistent with the best interests of wild species and of the public. Success depends upon wildlife and fisheries biologists providing assistance; scholarly application of scientific information and methods to these goals; ecological perspective; and execution of programs to maintain past successes, to prevent repetition of past failures, and to prepare for future needs.

To remain in the Wildlife Health concentration, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, 3.0 major GPA, and earn no less than a B grade in FWF 250 *. If a student does not meet the aforementioned criteria, the student will be removed from the Wildlife Health Concentration, and the student must meet with their advisor to identify an alternative concentration or major. Courses to be counted towards the major GPA are all 300-level and above courses in WFS, FORS, and FWF.

uTrack Requirements

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.