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Finish in Five with FastTrack!
Accelerated master's programs give highly motivated students the chance to take graduate course work while still an undergraduate, thus allowing them to finish a master's degree in less time than they could a traditional program!
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Check out what it takes to add a minor onto your degree. Florida Tech offers a list of minors that will fit well with many undergraduate programs.
What is a conservation and ecology degree?
Whether you want to explore the migratory behaviors of endangered species, work in ecosystem conservation and restoration, or become a manager of natural resources, you can get there with a conservation biology and ecology degree from Florida Tech. Here, you'll develop a strong background in biology and get hands-on experience in environmental analysis and experimentation. Our ecology degree program is dynamic and focused. You'll get started right away, taking core courses like Biological Discovery and General Chemistry as a freshman. Guided by highly qualified faculty who care about your success, you'll hone your strengths and begin specializing as early as sophomore year. As a senior, you'll refine your practical skills in technical electives and specialized labs. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake exciting independent or collaborative (with a peer or professor) research in a topic of your choosing. As a result, you get practical experience, an enhanced job search portfolio, and a stronger sense of yourself as a scholar, the perfect preparation for graduate and professional school and employment.
Learning
Clubs and Organizations: Beyond the classroom, ecology degree majors build leadership and professional experience through exciting internships and participation in academic organizations like Tri Beta (biological sciences honor society), student government, and over 100 other student organizations. ecology degree majors also participate in exciting summer field programs that take them to Costa Rica, Peru, the Caribbean, Australia, the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains, and the African Savannah.
Future Outcomes
Outcomes - Career and Salary: Employers that have recruited Florida Tech students for internships and careers include the American Museum of Natural Science, Baltimore Aquarium, EPCOT, Florida Medical Entomology Lab, and Sea World. Many graduates go onto master's and doctoral programs at Florida Tech and other prestigious universities, such as Harvard, Columbia, Johns Hopkins and Duke.