Overview

The focus of the Interpretive Biology and Natural History program from Frostburg State University is to develop graduates who will become ambassadors for the natural world, increasing people’s appreciation for nature’s fragility and ultimately encouraging a desire for a more earth-friendly, sustainable lifestyle.

Explore a variety of biology disciplines including zoology and botany.
Prepare for a rewarding career working in informal educational settings, such as national and state parks, government agencies, zoos, nature centers and environmental education centers.
Complete this degree with a total of 61 credit hours including 35 in biology and 26 in related majors.

Highlights

Take part in Project Learning Tree through the U.S. Forest Service and become a certified instructor, learning to relate to audiences of different ages.
Increase your understanding of flora and fauna and your communication skills so you can present scientific information as well as folklore in a way that is interesting and memorable to audiences.
Complete a capstone internship working with a federal, state or private agency or in an industry related to your individual area of interest in biology.
Be trained by the renowned National Association for Interpretation, the organization that has trained hundreds of professionals who work in natural history and interpretation for zoos.

Join the Wildlife Society on the FSU campus to discuss timely wildlife-related topics and the latest techniques for exploring nature and successfully working with animals.

Career outlook

Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes no statistics for careers as an interpretive guide, it states that conservation scientists, a related field, can anticipate growth of 3 percent in job openings through 2022. For more information about state and federal guide opportunities in parks, forests and government sponsored exhibits, check the national park service website and respective state government employment websites.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Animal Behavior
General Ecology
Vertebrate Zoology
Ornithology
Ichthyology
Herpetology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frostburg, United States

Disciplines

History Biology Natural Sciences View 395 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application for admission and submit your $45 (USD) application fee
Send your official academic transcripts
Provide a photocopy of your passport identification page
Submit an international student certification of financial support
Pass an English proficiency exam

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23306 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23306 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7414 USD / year

≈ 7414 USD / year

Living costs

Frostburg

United States

1216 - 2059 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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