Program Overview

Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, A.S.

Highlights

• Degree Type: Associate of Science
• Entry Term: Fall, Spring
• Program Format: On Campus
• Number of Credits: 60 hours

Program Description

This program includes areas in Environmental Biology, Forestry, Resource Management, and Wildlife Management. The program Wildlife & Fisheries Biology and Management provides coursework concerning ecological communities, plant and animal studies, and Geographic Information Systems. The courses required in this program parallel those found at four-year institutions and should transfer without difficulty. Students must successfully complete core courses with a "C" or better to meet program requirements. Transfer courses are designed to aid students in completing their four-year degrees. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Academic Advising

• Get one-on-one help with academic advising, transferring to another college, setting up an internship, and finding a job or career.
• Career Advising

Transfer Planning

• Planning to transfer after Northwest College to complete a Bachelor's degree? We can help you plan ahead for that.

Campus Resources

• Estimate Tuition & Fees: Estimate your tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses per semester (fall, semester and/or summer) to get a rough idea of what a year at NWC might cost.
• Paying for College: Seek financial assistance for your college expenses through Financial Aid & Scholarships as well as Student Employment and Internships.
• Admission Events: Attend Preview Day in the fall and/or Experience Day in the spring, and be sure to attend one of our New Student Registration events in the summer.

Employment Outcomes

• Explore possible employment outcomes by location

Program Statistics

• Quality: 9 out of 10 NWC Students would recommend NWC
• Value: $6 million+ grants & scholarships awarded to our students annually
• Experience: A true home away from home at Northwest College

Faculty

• Eric C. Atkinson, Associate Professor of Biology; Coordinator of Biological Sciences
• Susan Larsen, Academic and Career Advising Coordinator

Support Services

• Counseling Services / Student Mental Health
• Disability Support Services
• First-Generation College Student
• Health & Well-being
• International Student and Scholar Services
• Library Services
• Tutoring Services