Environmental and Wildlife Management Degree

The environmental and wildlife management program at Wytheville 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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Wytheville Community College (WCC)

204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA

Whytheville Community College, located in Whythevill, Virginia, was founded in 1963 as a two year branch of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. WCC joined the Virginia Community College System in 1967, the year it was formed. The school serves the counties of Carroll, Bland, Grayson, Smyth and Whythe as well as the city of Galax. WCC works with communities and community businesses to provide programs and services that are beneficial to its students and area of operation.

Academics

Whytheville Community College offers of over 30 programs which offer certificate, diploma or associate's degrees. Some programs are designed for transfer to a four year university, while others are designed to prepare students for a career or vocation. The programs are taught by caring instructors who feel strongly in regards to providing the best education possible.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Early Childhood Development
• Nursing
• Carpentry
• Phlebotomy
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to attend and are younger than 18 years of age must have a high school diploma or GED. Non-high school graduates 18 years of age or older must be able to benefit from the programs provided. Transfer students must supply transcripts from their previous college or university.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. To determine eligibility students should obtain a federal PIN number and complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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).