Wildlife Resources - Program Details

In this program at Mt. Hood Community College you can earn your Associate of Applied Science degree in wildlife resources. This program is part of our natural resources technology program. It prepares you for an exciting career managing our forest and wildlife resources in our local, state, and national parks and public lands.

Hands-on Learning

Through hands-on learning experiences, this degree teaches you what you need to know to work in wildlife resources management and research. You’ll learn all about wildlife and stream surveys, habitat assessment, and restoration activities.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

• Perform relevant field tasks required of natural resource technicians.
• Use various technological tools to research, document, map, measure, record, and analyze data relevant to natural resources.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of Pacific Northwest forest and wetland ecosystems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social influences on ecosystem management.
• Demonstrate professional skills needed for successful job performance.

Courses and Curriculum

Courses in this program will teach you about managing and caring for forests and the wild things that live in these ecosystems. You must select natural resources as your major to enroll in the courses. If you choose, you can continue to earn your bachelor’s degree at another four-year institution. Our courses are designed so your credits can easily transfer, particularly to Oregon State University.

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Your Future in the Wildlife

Possible future careers include becoming a conservation scientist, fish and game warden, park naturalist, range manager, and more.

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