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Conservation Biology

Lake Superior State University

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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The BS in Conservation Biology prepares students for careers whose goal is to solve a wide range of environmental challenges such as invasive species, altered landscapes, species extinctions, or the restoration of degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Credits

124 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Michigan

    Michigan

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingWritingScienceCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMathematicsGeographyCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agri
  • Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vege
  • Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.

Technology

Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Desktop computersDigital camerasDumpy levelsDutch augersGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser distance measurement systemsPersonal computersTheodolitesTotal stationsWater samplers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium19-1031.00Conservation Scientiststitle_inference$67,950 median$107,720 top+3.51%100
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Multi-disciplinary scientific principles spanning agronomy, soil science, hydrology, and forestry — integrate autonomously to design comprehensive conservation strategies across complex, non-routine land management scenarios.
  • Full-scope soil management and water conservation plans — develop independently for diverse agricultural, rangeland, and forested landscapes, resolving competing land use priorities.
  • Construction and post-installation monitoring programs — design, lead, and evaluate to ensure ongoing project conformance and adaptive management of conservation practices.
  • Farmers, ranchers, and agency stakeholders — advise on complex conservation challenges, alternative solutions, and regulatory requirements through persuasive, technically credible consultation.
  • Integrated soil and water management systems including erosion control, nutrient management, and hydrological buffers — implement and troubleshoot across varied site conditions with full professional autonomy.
  • Conservation practice design specifications — compute and validate using advanced engineering manuals, survey data, and CAD software for non-standard or high-complexity installations.
  • GIS spatial analysis and remote sensing datasets — synthesize with field observations to produce actionable, evidence-based land use recommendations for watershed- or landscape-scale planning.
  • Interdisciplinary teams addressing wetland restoration, habitat improvement, and groundwater resource management — lead technical contributions and coordinate work planning to deliver program objectives.
  • Systems-level evaluation of conservation program outcomes — conduct using analytical software, field monitoring data, and statistical methods to assess effectiveness and recommend adjustments.
  • Scientific and regulatory writing — produce authoritative reports, environmental assessments, and technical specifications that communicate complex findings clearly to diverse professional and public audiences.

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Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
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Placement Rate
77%