Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

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Department research, and, therefore, graduate research education, is usually directed toward 1) wildlife-fisheries-agriculture interactions, 2) wetlands, 3) biostress research or 4) survey and assessment of wildlife and fisheries resources. The majority of research activity in the Department is of an applied field nature that revolves around habitat, human users, and organisms (both game and non-game). The Department houses the S.D. Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, which is a cooperative effort among SDSU; the S.D. Department of Game, Fish and Parks; the U.S. Department of the Interior; and the Wildlife Management Institute. In general, students are not accepted into the Department’s graduate program unless an assistantship can be provided. The Department cooperates with a variety of internal and external funding entities to support research projects.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science:
Option A
Doctor of Philosophy:
60-Credit Plan
90-Credit Plan

See Master’s Degrees and Options and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements for descriptions of available options.

Core Requirements

Master of Science:
Students are expected to take coursework in statistical methods and graduate seminars.
Doctor of Philosophy:
Students must be proficient in statistical methods and computer application. Courses and experience are also required in collegelevel teaching and graduate and Ph.D. seminars.

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Required
TOEFL: Department Requirement of 525 paper-based, 197 computer-based, 71 Internet-based

General Requirements (Master’s Degree and Ph.D)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements