Environmental and Wildlife Management Degree

The environmental and wildlife management program at Little Big Horn College prepares students for careers with the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as consulting firms and state agencies. While the focus is on the natural environment, special attention is given to its conservation, use, and improvement. Program courses include: climate, air, soil, water, land, plant and animal resources, and the basic principles of environmental science and natural resource management. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer environmental and wildlife management degrees.

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Little Big Horn College

Also known as Helena College

1115 N Roberts Street, Helena, MT

As the name suggests, Little Big Horn College is located near little big horn River to the south of Montana in a very good environment for learning. Its core area of study is liberal arts, which is based on the cultural studies of the Crow Indian people.  The institution, LBHC, has a large Crow Indian Tribe membership in its student body.

The institution has adequate space for expansion and possesses state-of-the-art facilities necessary to foster student achievement. This expansion will allow students to graduate when they are really qualified in their areas of specialization. Among the courses being offered at LBHC include; Agriculture (especially Livestock Management), Crow Studies, Business Administration, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems and Early Childhood Education to mention a few.

The college has well-organized recreational activities that keep students fit, clubs for students to explore their talents and interests, and online learning systems for some of the courses offered. Good examples of such courses that can be taken online include Information Systems Studies, Programming and Computer Studies. There are no application charges and the college also gives some financial assistance to students who qualify.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental and Wildlife Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Little Big Horn College offers an associate's degree program in environmental and wildlife management.

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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

Soil and Water Conservationists

Description

Plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, soil and water conservationists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Foresters

Description

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, foresters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

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