Wildlife Biology Degree

The wildlife biology degree program at Davidson County Community College prepares students seeking a future working with wildlife, including domestic and exotic wildlife. Students will apply biological principles to the study of vertebrate wildlife, wildlife habitats, and related ecosystems in remote and urban areas. Students who graduate from the wildlife biology degree program will have gained knowledge in animal ecology, urban ecosystems, natural and artificial habitat management, wildlife pathology, and vertebrate zoological specializations such as mammalogy, herpetology, ichthyology, ornithology, and others. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer wildlife biology degrees.

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Davidson County Community College (DCCC)

800 College Ct, New Bern, NC

Davidson County Community College, Thomasville, North Carolina, was originally established in 1958 as a technical school to assist in the transition from agriculture to industry. The school changed its name to its current and expanded its offerings in 1965. Since then the school has expanded its enrollment year after year, has opened a second campus in Mocksville and plans to open a third in Lexington with a recent land donation by a local family. DCCC also operates several satellite learning centers.

Academics

Davidson County Community College offers a large variety of programs for transfer to four year institutions or for immediate employment once completed. The programs can lead to certificate, diploma, or associate's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
• Medical Assisting
• Phlebotomy
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

DCCC has an open enrollment policy; thus students can submit an application and provide all necessary documentation (identification and transcripts) to be admitted. Students will have to take a placement exam and meet with a counselor to discuss program and class enrollment. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which should be completed by the deadline noted on the website.

Athletics

The DCCC Storm competes in the NJCAA division 3 in men's basketball and women's volleyball. No athletic scholarships are offered at DCCC.

Students Enrolled in the Wildlife Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DCCC offers an associate's degree program in wildlife biology.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Description

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, zoologists and wildlife biologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).