Spring 2024 Registration Now Open!
New and returning students: spring registration is now open! Register now to get your classes! View All Dates
Important Dates
Jan 3 – Tuition deadlines begin
Jan 16 – 16wk, & 1st 8wk classes start
Mar 18 – 2nd 8wk classes start
Conservation Science and Wildlife Management
Help protect and conserve wildlife and natural resources for present and future generations. Austin Community College offers an Associates degree and several certificates in wildlife conservation and management. You’ll learn the principles and techniques of wildlife habitat conservation and sustainable hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. When you complete your degree or certificate, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:
- Wildlife technician
- Conservation science technician
- Fisheries technician
- Forestry technician
Pride Points
Career & Transfer Options
Wildlife monitoring fieldwork
Internship Opportunities
Wildlife Conservation & Management Overview
Our wildlife conservation and management studies provide a field-oriented curriculum developed in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. You can boost your career and employment opportunities by combining your studies with additional Environmental Science and Technology classes.
Course Highlights
- WMGT 1323 Wildlife Conservation & Management
- BIOL 1413 General Zoology
- WMGT 1310 Wildlife Identification
- WMGT 2359 Wildlife Management and Propagation
- EPCT 1444 Environmental Sampling and Analysis
Growing Demand for Conservation Professionals
State and national demand for wildlife conservation professionals in the government and private sectors is expected to increase 35% through 2030. Natural resource companies, environmental consulting firms, and government agencies at all levels employ conservation and wildlife professionals.
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.