Wildlife Technology

Career Outlook and Opportunities
 Conservation (management and use) of wildlife resources has become increasingly important due to rapid human population growth resulting in a decrease of available wildlife habitat.  Simultaneously, recreational demands upon the wildlife resources have increased.  These circumstances have dictated an era of increased wildlife conservation awareness.

 The wildlife profession is a competitive field, requiring graduates to possess the following characteristics:
 (a) Respectable academic record;
 (b) Proper attitude (willingness to give a minimum of 100%);
 (c) Persistence (don't wait for a job to find you);
 (d) Willingness to gain experience through temporary    employment; and,
 (e) Willingness to relocate (don't be location bound).

Representative Employment
 Sources of employment traditionally have included State and Federal Wildlife Conservation Agencies, Private landowners, and industry also utilize personnel with Wildlife Technology training.

Educational Program
  Minimum educational requirements for a successful career in Wildlife Conservation are as follows: Wildlife Technician--Associate Degree (two years); Wildlife Biologist--Master's Degree (six years).

 Abraham Baldwin's Wildlife Technology program is accredited by The North American Wildlife Technology Association and is designed to prepare students for entry into the Wildlife profession at the technician level.
 The Wildlife Technology curriculum includes general education and support courses in addition to specialized courses of study designed to provide the student with basic wildlife skills/knowledge and hands-on experiences.  In the latter regard, students are required to complete an intensive program of study during the summer term.

 Abraham Baldwin's Wildlife Technology program is the best available.  If a student is willing to strive for his/her best, Abraham Baldwin and the wildlife conservation profession need that individual.
 

A detailed listing of the courses required for these majors can be found in the ABAC catalog.