Overview

Students receive rigorous academic training in the classroom and in the field from a series of Ecology/Management courses which focus on (1) Large Mammals, (2) Waterfowl, (3) Upland Game, and (4) Non-game (e.g. herps, shorebirds, birds of prey, or neotropical passerines). We offer specialty courses in Advanced Ornithology, Behavioral Ecology, Conservation Biology, Energetics, Ethology (Animal Behavior), Population Ecology, Upland Habitats, Wetlands, and Wildlife Diseases. Seniors must conduct independent research and complete a senior thesis with supervision from a professor.

The campus overlooks Humboldt Bay and coastal habitats that attract a wealth of the Pacific Flyway’s migratory shorebirds, raptors, and waterfowl. Local habitats, including Redwood National and State Parks and Six Rivers National Forest, are inhabited by black bears, river otters, Roosevelt elk, bobcats, mountain lions, and more.

Career

The Wildlife program at Humboldt State University is nationally recognized. Our alumni hold many top jobs in the profession and often choose HSU wildlife graduates for jobs as field biologists, refuge managers, educators, game wardens, environmental consultants, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wildlife

Wildlife Policy & Animal Welfare

Wildlife Ecology & Management

Principles of Wildlife Management

Ecology & Management of Upland Habitats for Wildlife

Principles of Wildlife Diseases

Wildlife Ethology

Wildlife Techniques

Wildlife Management (Waterfowl)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Animal Science Ecology View 313 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Submit the Certification of Financial Support along with a Bank Statement

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)

Send Proof of English Proficiency

Send a photocopy of your passport

Transfer Students (only if transferring from a U.S. school) should fill out the International Student Transfer Form

Submit Student Consent for Release of Information if you are an agent submitting an application on behalf of the student.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Arcata

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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