Beginning in fall 2026, new students enrolling in wildlife technology will start at DuBois before transitioning to Altoona for their second year in 2027-28. Beginning in fall 2027, all incoming students will complete the entirety of the program at Altoona.
Why an associate degree in wildlife technology at Penn State Altoona?
The associate degree in wildlife technology is designed to educate students in the techniques of wildlife management. Personnel trained in this field are needed to assist in the applied phases of natural resource management, habitat management, wildlife biology, wildlife disease, forestry, environmental education, and parks and recreation.
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After completing Wildlife Technology, students can pursue a four-year degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science (3+1 or 2+2) or Forestry and Ecosystem Management at University Park or a four-year degree in Environmental Studies (B.A. and B.S. options) at Penn State Altoona. Located in beautiful Altoona, Pennsylvania, the campus also offers many outdoor recreational opportunities.
Hands-on Learning
Imagine classes held outside the classroom: research on wetlands, searching for amphibians, using a chainsaw, testing birds for avian influenza, canoeing and kayaking, and capturing and tagging monarch butterflies. The wildlife technology associate degree at Penn State Altoona emphasizes hands-on learning. Whether you consider yourself a friend of nature or you want to work on the research side of Wildlife Technology, Penn State Altoona prepares you for your future career.
Career Opportunities in Wildlife Technology
With training in animal and plant identification, inventory and mapping skills, environmental and outdoor recreation management, game and non-game species and habitat management, and computer information (including Geographic Information Systems), you learn the skills you need for a career as a technician in the fields of:
- Natural Resource Management
- Wildlife biology
- Park Ranger/Interpreter
- Forestry
- Care, maintenance, and propagation of animals
Accreditation
In 2023, the Wildlife Technology Program was internationally reaccredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association. NAWTA was started at Penn State in 1984 and has had continuous accreditation since then.
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