Wildlife Conservation technicians are educated in the natural disciplines to meet the staffing needs of our region, state, and nation. Coursework includes classes from the biological sciences such as botany, ecology, and zoology. Students learn practical applications and techniques in wildlife science, conservation, and forestry, fisheries management, and law and policy. Courses include equipment management, fish and wildlife management, and remote sensing and GIS. Ecology serves as a capstone course where material learned during the program is integrated.
Educational facilities include the College’s 150-acre Natural Resources Center, located adjacent to Dillon State Park and a 70- acre wetland located on Shannon Valley Road. The Muskingum County area provides numerous outdoor laboratory sites, having one of the highest concentrations of state parks, lakes, rivers, and wildlife and forest management areas in the state.
The Wildlife Conservation program is accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association. Certifications which may be obtained during this program include: hunter, trapper and boater education, Project Wild, level 1 chainsaw, and USFS firefighters Red Card.
Career opportunities include local, state, and federal positions with parks, wildlife, and conservation agencies. Private organizations, such as The Wilds, zoos, arboretums, campgrounds, and landscape nurseries, also employ graduates. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Zane State College is available for students seeking park, wildlife, or watercraft officer positions.
For more insight into the program, watch the short video below.
Major: Wildlife Conservation
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Location: On Campus
Duration: 2 Years
Type: Natural Science
Course of Study: WILD_COS_23_24
Allen Parker, aparker1@zanestate.edu
