Bachelor of Science/ Master of Public Service Administration Joint-Degree
Our five-year joint-degree program between the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and The Bush School of Government and Public Service allows undergraduate students in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences students to enter the Master of Public Service and Administration program at the beginning of their fourth year. The program integrates the science and practice of managing fish and wildlife populations with policies for these public resources on both public and private lands. Students are prepared for careers in conservation with a foundation in life and physical sciences, mathematics, and problem-solving skills that accommodate animals and their habitats within larger ecological systems. After completing the joint-degree, students are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities including employment in local, state, or federal government, non-profit organizations, and private industry.