The Master of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Science is offered for those who wish
to pursue careers in various areas of fisheries or wildlife science, and for those
who wish to obtain a graduate degree before continuing their education at the doctoral
level. The Department of Biological Sciences offers the M.S. degree with a thesis
or non-thesis option selecting a concentration of study in either fisheries or wildlife
science.
HANDS-ON LEARNING opportunities
The thesis option requires individual research starting from study design, data collection
and analysis and culminating in the production of a thesis.
Most thesis projects are field-oriented research undertaken under the supervision
of a thesis advisor.
The non-thesis option requires completion of separate research and management practicum
courses which typically include research design, data collection and analysis and
production of research and management papers.
Coursework in both degrees includes courses with hands-on components including Forest
Ecology and Management, Wetlands, Limnology, Advanced Geographic Information Systems
and others.
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
Critical thinking
Data analysis
Independent work
Research design
Scientific writing
Time-management skills
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school
code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
The ATU Master of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences degree is a small but
highly selective program offering both thesis and non-thesis degree options.
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