B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife - Online
Degree Overview
For information on course requirements for this degree, see Curriculum, then view specific online Fisheries and Wildlife Science courses on our Schedule of Classes.
Explore ecological restoration and conservation through practical experience
The online Fisheries & Wildlife Science degree is an applied, science-based program focused on maintaining balance for species and habitats in the wild. Students have the unique opportunity to choose a specialization area to develop their interests and knowledge to make vital decisions about fish, wildlife and the delicate environments in which they live.
As a Fisheries & Wildlife Science major, you will:
- Focus on wildlife and fish conservation, and the influence of human activities.
- Participate in hands-on internships in preparation for a variety of Careers in the field.
- Complete your degree online from one of the nation's top Fisheries & Wildlife Science undergraduate programs.
Completing a Fisheries & Wildlife Degree through Ecampus
The Fisheries & Wildlife Science online degree program is accessible for you to complete through OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus). Participants in the Ecampus Fisheries & Wildlife Science major work toward a Bachelor of Science and all coursework except for the required year in lab biology are delivered through OSU via the Web, streaming video, interactive media and DVD. Students take the biology classes at a local college or university.
The online program's focus on experiential learning and applied practice will prepare graduates to address issues of conservation, sustainable use and ecosystem restoration. Additional areas of study include: habitat restoration, endangered species, fish and wildlife conservation, fish and wildlife law enforcement, marine science, exotic wildlife, wildlife behavior, fishery management and game management.
Check out our Getting Started Guide to taking academic credit courses at a distance through Ecampus.
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Students interested in the online Fisheries & Wildlife Science degree program can get started by joining our mailing list and viewing the Fisheries & Wildlife Curriculum.
Students can also supplement any of our Ecampus online degrees with our online Fisheries & Wildlife Minor.
Want to know more?
Visit Curriculum to learn more about topics covered and degree requirements. Contact our Student Services Center at 800-667-1465 or ecampus@oregonstate.edu to learn more about prerequisites and to find out if any previous course work will meet degree requirements. Most course work in this program is delivered via the Web, streaming video and DVD.
You can view general degree requirement details in the OSU Catalog.
