What college should I attend to become a wildlife biologist?
Filed under: Ask Grant, Miscellaneous, Wildlife Careers
I wanted to thank you for your advice on degrees in Wildlife Biology. I have contacted UGa and Mississippi State for information from Dr. Karl Miller and Dr. Steve Demaris. My dad had came across Dr. Moore at abac.edu.
I had a question because Dr. Moore let me know that a two two or two years at ABAC and two years at UGa would be a good option for me since my family is in Thomasville. The degrees are different one is BAS applied science and the other one is a BS, but only UGa has the Wildlife Biologist degree.
My dad says I can save money going to the local school first get the core classes out of the way and then go to UGa and be better prepared from the core applied classes at abac, Dr. Moore indicated it is highly competitive to get into UGa. Can you give any advice?
Second question I am still in high school but I would like to know how to go about coming to field days next year as an intern? I am prepared to work time before and after the event.
Thank you for your time.
Parker Maroney
Parker,
I’ve known several wildlife biologists that went to school for two years at ABAC and finished their wildlife degree at the University of Georgia! I agree with your father – that’s a fine program!
Wherever you go take each class seriously and be intentional about your career objectives. For example, take the written and speaking communication skills classes very seriously. These skills are essential to all professions! School choice is important, but not as important as each student’s desire to learn and participate in activities that will benefit their career.
We rarely accept candidates for our intern program unless they are a junior or more advanced in college. Our internship program is designed to last a college semester. Most schools give credit for such field experience.
I hope you will consider doing an internship with us at you progress through a wildlife degree program!
Enjoy creation,
grant
