Fisheries

Bachelor's Degree Program

Earn your fisheries degree from a hands-on program accredited by the American Fisheries Society. 有料盒子视频鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries is the only one of its kind in North America and one of the top undergraduate fisheries programs in the world.

Work side-by-side with accomplished faculty and fellow students on undergraduate research. Enjoy the opportunities provided by our location close to the 有料盒子视频n wilderness. Gain professional experience in labs and through a guaranteed internship.

You鈥檒l graduate qualified, experienced and ready to pursue your career: many 有料盒子视频 alumni work for the 有料盒子视频 Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Bureau of Land Management.

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Why Study Fisheries at 有料盒子视频?

有料盒子视频鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries is the only program of its kind in North America and one of the top undergraduate programs in the world.

Fisheries majors receive real-world practice with a guaranteed internship, and many receive additional practical experience through funded research, fully preparing them for their careers. Our low student-to-faculty ratio means you鈥檒l collaborate closely with professors who will become mentors and references for your future employer.

Here are more reasons to earn your bachelor鈥檚 in fisheries at 有料盒子视频.

Gain professional experience through internship and research opportunities

The fisheries degree offers hands-on experience and employer connections through field courses and a required internship. We assist students with program placement into positions with various agencies.

You鈥檒l also have opportunities to conduct and present research through our Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) program and participate in student clubs and organizations, including the 有料盒子视频 Student Subunit of the 有料盒子视频 Chapter of the American Fisheries Society and FOSSA (Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Student Association).

Choose your adventure

As a fisheries major, you鈥檒l have the option to choose from one of two concentrations: Fisheries Business and Social Science or Rural and Community Development. Our concentration in Rural and Community Development is particularly unique, as it provides for the growth and influence of future Native leaders in fisheries and tribal policy. Flexible course scheduling allows you to plan your program while considering your interests and career goals.

Graduate as a sought-after candidate

With a fisheries degree from 有料盒子视频, you鈥檒l be in high demand in 有料盒子视频 and nationwide. Our hands-on experiences and strong employer network opens the door to a broad range of career opportunities. You can find our graduates working for the 有料盒子视频 Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), Rising Tide Communications, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and many other conservation agencies and organizations.

 

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Fisheries?

A fisheries degree prepares you for graduate school and career opportunities in the fishing industry, natural resource management agencies, environmental consultancy, teaching and research. Our fisheries majors pursue graduate degrees and find employment in 有料盒子视频 and across the country, including with the 有料盒子视频 Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

 

 

 

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