WILDLIFE and FISHERIES What can I do with this degree?

and conflict management skills through coursework or experience. Complete a minor in criminal justice. Become familiar with federal job application procedure for government work.<br><br> Be prepared to relocate to areas with abundant natural resources. STRATEGIES EMPLOYERS AREAS (Wildlife and Fisheries, Page 2) AQUACULTURE EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION Hatchery Operations Management Aquarium Operations Management Research Quality Control Private commercial fish farms Shellfish operations Government hatcheries Public and private aquariums Non-profit research facilities Inspection organizations Colleges and universities Gain work experience through internships, co-ops, or summer or part-time work. Develop physical stamina, outdoor skills and comfort being in water.<br><br> Practice good communication and problem solving skills. Exercise close attention to detail. Gain extensive laboratory and research experience for research positions.<br><br> Supplement coursework with business minor. Teaching Non-classroom Education Research Universities and colleges Public and private schools, K-12 Museums Zoos Nature centers and parks Certification is required for K-12 schoolteachers, and Ph.D. is needed for universities and colleges.<br><br> Gain experience working with students through tutoring, interning, or volunteering. Learn to work well with all types of people. Develop excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.<br><br> " As an undergraduate, seek laboratory experiences such as research projects, volunteering with professors, summer jobs, or inter nships. " Participate in research programs sponsored by environmental and government organizations. " Consider a certificate program or specialized master 9s program to qualify for research technician positions.<br><br> " Earn master 9s degree for greater variety and autonomy on the job. Earn a Ph.D. to work on high-level research projects, to dir ect research programs, to enter high levels of administration, and to teach at four-year post-secondary institutions.<br><br> Postdoctoral fellowships may also be required. " The wildlife and fisheries degree can be good preparation for a career in healthcare such as medicine, dentistry, and veterinar y science, but professional degrees and licenses are also necessary to practice in these fields. " Combine an undergraduate degree with a degree in law, business, education, information science, or other discipline to expand c areer opportunities.<br><br> Become familiarwith the specific entrance exam for graduate or professional schools in your area of interest. " Learn to work independently and as part of a team. " Join professional associations and community organizations, and read related journals to stay abreast of current issues in the field and to develop networking contacts.<br><br> (Wildlife and Fisheries, Page 3) Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2006) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA /ADEA Employer " Secure strong relationships and personal recommendations from professors and/or employers. " Learn federal, state, and local government job application process.<br><br> The federal government is the largest employer of scientist s. " Gain experience with grant writing and fundraising techniques. Often research must be funded in this manner.<br><br> GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED What can I do with this degree? WILDLIFE & FISHERIES Wildlife and Fisheries Links: Agricultural Career Guide Careers in Agriculture Wildlife Careers Wildlife International Animal Science and Fisheries Riley Guide U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Fish and Wildlife Management State Links US Department of Justice US Forest Service US Bureau of Land Management US National Park Service Park Law Enforcement Association North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Federal Wildlife Officers Association Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Internship Program Environmental Jobs and Careers The Student Conservation Association Environmental Education Directory Society for Range Management American Fisheries Society National Agricultural Library/Aquaculture Aquaculture Magazine Online PhDs.org Conservation Scientists and Foresters from the Occupational Outlook Handbook Teachers-Postsecondary from the Occupational Outlook Handbook AREAS CONSERVATION Resource/range management Wildlife/fisheries biology Education/interpretation EMPLOYERS State/Federal wildlife agencies Wildlife refuges Federal land management agencies Environmental Protection Agency National and international environmental/conservation agencies Zoos, aquariums and other collections of animals Universities and colleges Non-governmental organizations, e.g.<br><br> Trout Unlimited, Wild Turkey Foundation STRATEGIES Practice excellent communication skills. Develop physical stamina, outdoor skills and comfort being in close proximity with large and small animals. Advanced degrees are often required in these positions, especially for research and teaching.<br><br> Gain extensive laboratory and research experience. Supplement curriculum with additional science courses in relevant areas (e.g. genetics, animal behavior, microbiology) Become familiar with federal job application procedure for government work.<br><br> Gain work experience in area of interest through internships, summer jobs, or part-time work. AREAS LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYERS State/federal wildlife and land management including: Fish and Wildlife Agency, National Park and Forest Services, Land Management Bureau, Department of Justice STRATEGIES Develop physical stamina, outdoor skills and comfort being in close proximity with large and small animals. Be prepared to complete additional officer training as prerequisite for entry-level jobs.<br><br> Seek internships or related summer jobs to gain experience. Attain experience with firearms, boat safety, and first aid training. Develop public speaking and conflict management skills through coursework or experience.<br><br> Complete a minor in criminal justice. Become familiar with federal job application procedure for government work. Be prepared to relocate to areas with abundant natural resources.<br><br> AREAS AQUACULTURE Hatchery Operations Management Aquarium Operations Management Research Quality Control EMPLOYERS Private commercial fish farms Shellfish operations Government hatcheries Public and private aquariums Non-profit research facilities Inspection organizations Colleges and universities STRATEGIES Gain work experience through internships, co-ops, or summer or part-time work. Develop physical stamina, outdoor skills and comfort being in water. Practice good communication and problem solving skills.<br><br> Exercise close attention to detail. Gain extensive laboratory and research experience for research positions. Supplement coursework with business minor.<br><br> AREAS EDUCATION Teaching Non-classroom Education Research EMPLOYERS Universities and colleges Public and private schools, K-12 Museums Zoos Nature centers and parks STRATEGIES Certification is required for K-12 schoolteachers, and Ph.D. is needed for universities and colleges. Gain experience working with students through tutoring, interning, or volunteering.<br><br> Learn to work well with all types of people. Develop excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. GENERAL INFORMATION As an undergraduate, seek laboratory experiences such as research projects, volunteering with professors, summer jobs, or internships.<br><br> Participate in research programs sponsored by environmental and government organizations. Consider a certificate program or specialized master's program to qualify for research technician positions. Earn master's degree for greater variety and autonomy on the job.<br><br> Earn a Ph.D. to work on high- level research projects, to direct research programs, to enter high levels of administration, and to teach at four-year post-secondary institutions. Postdoctoral fellowships may also be required.<br><br> The wildlife and fisheries degree can be good preparation for a career in healthcare such as medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science, but professional degrees and licenses are also necessary to practice in these fields. Combine an undergraduate degree with a degree in law, business, education, information science, or other discipline to expand career opportunities. Become familiar with the specific entrance exam for graduate or professional schools in your area of interest.<br><br> Learn to work independently and as part of a team. Join professional associations and community organizations, and read related journals to stay abreast of current issues in the field and to develop networking contacts. Secure strong relationships and personal recommendations from professors and/or employers.<br><br> Learn federal, state, and local government job application process. The federal government is the largest employer of scientists. Gain experience with grant writing and fundraising techniques.<br><br> Often research must be funded in this manner. Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2006) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer<br><br>

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