Find your future in fish and wildlife management

Deepen your understanding of the species and habitats that shape the natural world when you earn your Postbaccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences online from Oregon State University. You’ll build on your bachelor’s degree without committing to another full degree program right away. And if you hold a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, your credits may transfer and reduce the time you need to finish the certificate. 

Explore topics such as vertebrate biology, systematics, population dynamics and ecological restoration and prepare for employment with state and federal agencies. Coursework will prepare you to meet the education requirements for third-party certifications. Whether you’re already working in natural resources and hoping to advance, or you’re ready to explore a new career, this certificate program can help you put your passion for the natural world to work.

An online certificate with hands-on opportunities

Earn your undergraduate certificate online in a program that gives you opportunities to translate theory into practice. Field studies, habitat assessments, species identification assignments and other hands-on experiences are built into your online coursework, helping you develop practical skills you can use in the field and on the job.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed by Oregon State's world-class faculty, who are renowned for their research, expertise and innovation.
• Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• Oregon State Ecampus consistently ranks among the nation’s 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
• OSU Ecampus students receive the same certificate and transcript as on-campus students.