Wildlife and Fisheries Certification

Students majoring in the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management Degree (WFBM) have the option of applying for professional certification from the Wildlife Society (TWS) or the American Fisheries Society (AFS). Both certifications are voluntary and neither are required to graduate from the University of Wyoming or to apply for employment after graduation.

These certifications call for a specific program of study. Students majoring in WFBM will be eligible for certification with the addition of coursework from the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. If you decide to seek certification, please contact the Department of Zoology and Physiology at Dr. Riley Bernard at rbernar5@uwyo.edu or Aaron Freland at afreland@uwyo.edu or the Haub School at haub.school@uwyo.edu  for more information. You may also contact Compliance & Review Specialist Erika Helgeson at ehelgeso@uwyo.edu for general licensure and certification questions.  Degree information and web-links to certification information for TWS and AFS are located below. These guides are samples, to be used for planning in consultation with your academic advisor. Actual courses and sequencing vary by student. 

 

Please contact Dr. Riley Bernard at rbernar5@uwyo.edu or Aaron Freland at afreland@uwyo.edu or the Haub School at haub.school@uwyo.edu  if interested in either of these certifications or to discuss a plan of study.