This option is designed for students who intend to pursue careers that emphasize wildlife management within the context of multiple-use management of forest land. The option fulfills the course requirements for certification as wildlife biologists by The Wildlife Society. Many graduates of this option undertake graduate studies in wildlife biology and related areas to qualify for entry-level positions as wildlife biologists.
College of Forest Resource Scholarship applications are accepted from January to April 1 of each year. Freshmen should complete the Mississippi State University Scholarship Resume online through their Admission application on the MSU web page. For more information, contact the CFR Office of Academic Affairs at 662.325.2624.
Students must submit a CFR Scholarship Application prior to April 1 to be considered for a departmental scholarship. Renewal of scholarships are based on Fall grade reports each year. Renewal of a scholarship is competitive. Applications are available from the CFR Office of Student Services, Box 9680, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762.
For more information on CFR scholarships, contact us at the CFR Office of Student Services, Box 9680, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762 or send an e-mail to rsingleton@cfr.msstate.edu.
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Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Summer Field Program
Junior Year
Senior Year
Approved Substitutions and Electives
- Forest Products
- Wildlife Management
- Urban Forestry
- Forest Management
- Environmental Conservation
- Conservation Law Enforcement
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science
- Wildlife Pre-Veterinary
- Wildlife Pre-Veterinary 3+1
