Environmental and Wildlife Management Degree

The environmental and wildlife management program at New River Community 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 Virginia colleges that offer environmental and wildlife management degrees.

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New River Community College (NRCC)

1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA

New River Community College, located in Dublin, Virginia, was founded in 1959 as the New River Vocational-Technical School. The school became one of the 23 schools that comprise the Virginia Community College System in 1966, and changed its name in 1969 and built its new campus in Dublin that same year.

Today the school has over 5000 students enrolled annually, and the Dublin Campus is fully equipped to provide education and training to the residents of the area, IN addition the school maintains an off campus site at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg to allow even more coverage and access for residents.

Academics

New River Community College offers a large selection of programs to choose from, allowing students to follow the academic or career path that best fits their needs. Academic programs facilitate transfer by fulfilling course requirements of the first two years of a four year education.

Once completed, the student will apply for transfer to a college or university, completing the final two years and obtaining a bachelor's degree.  Students applying to Virginia public institutions will have ease of transfer through agreements that guarantee admission if certain academic prerequisites are met.

Transfer to out of state or private schools will require the student to requirements of the individual school to be considered for admission, and as a result should consult a counselor and research his or her desired schools prior to applying.

Career training programs prepare students for long term careers in a given area of study. Students will be able to enter the work force as professional upon completion of a program, which typically includes study in theory, practice, application and methodology. A programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree and allows graduates to seek work at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Sociology
• Practical Nursing
• Welding
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to New River Community College are accomplished through submission of a completed application and payment of all fees prior to the start of classes. This is due to the school's open enrollment policy that guarantees admission for any student that meets the minimum enrollment requirements.

Student are also asked to supply previous transcripts and standardized test scores if available, the information from which may be used to substitute the required placement exam. A visit to a counselor and participation in new student orientation are also encouraged.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the financial aid office to construct a aid plan that is based on the student's need and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental and Wildlife Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New River Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in environmental and wildlife management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).