The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program at WVU is dedicated to developing the
next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. This program offers
two levels of advanced degree with a Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries
Resources and a Ph.D. in Forest Resources available. At the M.S. or Ph.D. level,
students work closely with their faculty advisor and mentor to develop a unique
research program that will prepare them for a career in this field. Students typically
focus on either Wildlife OR Fisheries for these advanced degrees. Course work for
these degrees varies depending upon the career goals of the student, past course
history, and educational needs for the intended research project. New for 2011,
we will require that all graduates will have completed necessary coursework to
obtain professional certification as a biologist by The Wildlife Society
OR
The American Fisheries Society by the time of graduation. Typically all
students take 2 semesters of Statistics (STAT 511 and 512) and an advanced GIS
class.