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Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation

Program
Quick Facts

100% Online

$448 per credit hour**

120-122
Credit Hours

Time to Completion: 12-24 months*

The B.S. in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation prepares graduates to apply biological, behavioral, ethical, and evidence-based principles to address real-world challenges in wildlife welfare, rehabilitation, and conservation. After completion, graduates can pursue careers with government agencies, NGOs, rehabilitation centers, zoological facilities, and research institutions.

*Time to completion varies based on allowable transfer credits from any prior undergraduate coursework.

**All rates subject to change.

Upcoming Start Dates:

Term 5: May 11, 2026

Term 6: July 6, 2026

Course Spotlights

AB 321 Introduction to Wildlife Care and Management

In this course, students learn about the care and management of wildlife in captive settings, structured around the theme of animal welfare.

AB 333 Animal Disease

In this course, students study infectious and non-infectious diseases in animals, including causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment, while analyzing host–parasite relationships and the role of vectors in zoonotic disease.

AB 421 Designing Captive Wildlife Experiences

In this course, students learn about the design of captive wildlife experiences, and it functions as the capstone for the Captive Wildlife Care Certificate program.

CON 346 North American Wildlife

In this course, students learn about the distribution, natural history, and identification of the major game species of North America, plus some selected non-game species.

ACCREDITATION

Husson Online programs are accredited through NECHE and prepare students for professional career opportunities.

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TRANSFER CREDITS

Generous transfer credit policy and lifelong career services.

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