Fish and Wildlife @ Hatfield

  

We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. We strive to help our students succeed through a rich program of field and laboratory coursework and personal advising.

Considering graduate school? Explore this decision-making chart of Fisheries and Wildlife graduate certificate and degree programs and the application stages for each. Interested in how our students fare professionally after graduating? Explore our latest Survey of Graduates Report for the value of a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Oregon State University. 

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife offers four graduate programs. Please explore these major pathways to learn more about our programs, people and projects. 

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT OR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

The 18-credit Graduate Certificate credential involves self-directed (no major professor) coursework online or on-campus and a three-credit Capstone project that pairs you with a local mentor at an agency or other institution. Certificates can serve as a bridge into our online PSM degree, can provide course work credits towards certification by professional societies (e.g., The Wildlife Society or American Fisheries Society) or help fulfill educational requirements for federal or state agency jobs.

PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER'S IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE ADMINISTRATION

For recent graduates seeking entry into the workforce or young professionals who aspire to leadership positions in natural resource agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private firms. This program requires identifying a major professor before acceptance and emphasizes job-related experience through a professional internship or capstone project. Most students pursue this degree online (but on campus is also available) and prepare for the PSM by first enrolling in one of the graduate certificates.

MASTER'S OF SCIENCE IN FISHERIES SCIENCE OR WILDLIFE SCIENCE

Requires identification of a major professor and support funding prior to acceptance. This thesis-based program emphasizes original research, professional presentations and peer-reviewed publication of your work.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN FISHERIES SCIENCE OR WILDLIFE SCIENCE

Requires identification of a major professor and support funding before acceptance. This thesis-based program emphasizes original research, professional presentations, and peer-reviewed publication of your work. Ph.D. applicants should have an MS degree in a relevant field or equivalent academic experience.

 

College of Ag Fisheries and Wildlife faculty based at Hatfield:

Renee Albertson, Instructor/Advisor, 503-839-8184

Scarlett Arbuckle, Instructor/Undergraduate Experiential Learning Coordinator, 541-737-3278

Scott Baker, Professor & Associate Director, 541-867-0255

Michael Banks, Professor & Director of CIMRS, 541-867-0420

Scott Heppell, Associate Professor, 541-737-1086

Christopher Langdon, Professor, 541-867-0231

Jessica Miller, Professor, 541-867-0381

Kathleen O Malley, Associate Professor, State Fisheries Geneticist, 541-961-3311

Rachael Orben, Assistant Professor

Daniel Palacios, Endowed Associate Professor in Whale Habitats

David Sampson, Professor Emeritus, 541-867-0386

Robert Suryan, Associate Professor, 541-867-0223

Fiona Tomas Nash, Courtesy Faculty

Leigh Torres, Assistant Professor, 541-737-4531

Will White, Assistant Professor, 541-867-0385