Ecology
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, full of forests, pristine streams and lakes, and dominated by Lake Superior, is a natural place to find both students and faculty interested in ecology. Students interested in ecology have a wide range of options at NMU including in-stream and aquatic ecology, as well as terrestrial and avian ecology.
Program Overview
This major and concentration provides a background for further study or for introductory positions of employment in fish and wildlife management, forestry, environmental science and other natural resource fields. Students interested in a career in wildlife biology should obtain information from the Biology Department on course selection for certification as an associate wildlife biologist by the Wildlife Society.
Where a Concentration in Ecology Can Take You
With an ecology concentration, your career options are wide open. Some common paths for NMU graduates include:
- Field researcher
- Wildlife management
- Laboratory researcher
- Production specialist
- Teacher/instructor
- Animal rehabilitator
- Conservation biologist
Career possibilities available to you as a biology major with an ecology concentration depend on the competencies and skills you acquire through both academic work and extracurricular experiences, so take advantage of every opportunity to learn from your NMU experience!
