Wildlife Management (03.0601) Uvalde Campus
Purpose
The Wildlife Management program will provide proven principles and skills, which will enable students to practice the science of wildlife management. The program will enable students to acquire the capability to become assistant Wildlife Biologists, Park Managers, Game Refuge Managers, Hunting Preserve Managers, Private Land (Ranch) Hunting Operators, Eco Tourism Managers and Wildlife Photographers. The Wildlife Management program offers a one-year Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.
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Mission Statement
The Wildlife Management program at SWTJC is the first and only two-year associate of applied science degree program in the state of Texas.
Our mission is to provide an intense, professional learning atmosphere, both in the classroom and in the field, in order to develop experienced wildlife technicians that will prosper and have an immediate positive impact in the professional arena.
In addition, we attempt to provide each student with the opportunity for employment during their education, as well as upon successful completion of the program.
Scholarships
The Locke & Zaiglin Wildlife Scholarship
Platinum Members - Knight Oil Tools
This scholarship was established in 2008 by Mr. John Locke, Rancho Arenosa Ranch owner, and Bob Zaiglin, Coordinator, Wildlife Management, Southwest Texas Junior College. The recipient of this $1,000 scholarship must be a student whose educational objective is to obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree in Wildlife Management at Southwest Texas Junior College and demonstrate high academic standards along with a strong work ethic. Recipients of this scholarship are selected by the Wildlife Management Department at SWTJC on an annual basis.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities:
Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Scholarship
Texas Wildlife Association - Texas Big Game Awards Scholarship
Dr. James Earl Kennamer Scholarship
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Scholarship
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Wildlife Management program through regular college admission procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive a one-year Certificate and/or an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the courses of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).
The Wildlife Management program carries two award options, a one-year Certificate and the two-year A.A.S. degree. The one-year Certificate is TSI exempt, however, those not meeting TSI requirements are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).
Students who wish to pursue the two-year Certificate and/or the A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.
Program of Study
Program of Study
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1300π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| WMGT 1305 | Introduction to Wildlife Management | 3 |
| WMGT 1310 | Wildlife Identification | 3 |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| WMGT 12641 | Practicum - Wildlife and Wildlands | |
| Science and Management | 2 | |
| WMGT 1315 | Wildlife Outdoor Recreation & Management | 3 |
| GISC 1302 | Understanding Geographic Information | |
| Systems | 3 | |
| AGRI 1370 | Range and Wildlife Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 11 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Certificate | 20 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
| General Education Courses | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Science & Math | 11 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Total General Education Courses | 23 | |
| Technical Education Courses | 37 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Program of Study
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1300π | Learning Framework | |
| or | ||
| COLS 0300 | College Success Skills | |
| WMGT 1305 | Introduction to Wildlife Management | 3 |
| WMGT 1310 | Wildlife Identification | 3 |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| BIOL 1411 | General Botany | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| WMGT 1264 | Practicum - Wildlife and Wildlands | |
| Science and Management | 2 | |
| WMGT 1315 | Wildlife Outdoor Recreation & Management | 3 |
| GISC 1302 | Understanding Geographic Information | |
| Systems | 3 | |
| AGRI 1370 | Range and Wildlife Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 1413 | General Zoology | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Summer Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Elective | Speech Communications | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| WMGT 1300 | Wildlife Preserve Management | 3 |
| AGRI 2330 | Wildlife Conservation and Management | 3 |
| GISC 1321 | Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic | |
| Information Systems | 3 | |
| Elective | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| WMGT 2359 | Wildlife Propagation, Handling & | |
| Management | 3 | |
| WMGT 22641 | Practicum - Wildlife and Wildlands | |
| Science and Management | 2 | |
| AGRI 2370 | Wildlife Management Techniques | 3 |
| Elective | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. | 60 |
Notes:
- Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Partners
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas AgriLife Extension Center – Uvalde, TX
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute – Texas A&M University-Kingsville
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
Borderlands Research Institute for Natural Resource Management - Alpine, TX
Santa Rosa Ranch Project - The SWTJC Wildlife Management Department has been provided the unique opportunity to implement practical wildlife management techniques on a 525-acre portion of the Santa Rosa Ranch thanks to ranch owners Mr. Freddy Longoria and his wife Rosa. This opportunity is unique in that it represents a real-life classroom where students can obtain hands-on practical field experiences beneficial to their professional development. This is an ongoing project and represents the first wildlife cooperative between the Wildlife Management Department at SWTJC with a private landowner.
| Ranch | Ranch | Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Longneck Ranch | San Carlos Ranch | Broken Row Ranch |
| Dos Angeles Ranch | Cain Ranch | Rancho Arenosa |
| Las Vistas Ranch | Blewitt Ranch | X Bar H |
| Boyd Ranch | Morgan Ranch | Rio Pinto Ranch |
| Martin Ranch | Double L Ranch | Arenosa Ranch |
| Black Ranch | McCall 501 Ranch | Briscoe Tordillo Ranch |
| Santa Rosa Ranch | Barker Ranch | Everett Ranch |
| Cherry Springs Ranch | Goofy Ranch | Agape Ranch |
| Byler Ranch | Cedar Hallow | Chaparrosa Ranch |
| Chris Walker Ranch | Clayton Ranch | El Tesoro Ranch |
| Great Horizon Ranch | La Paloma | Morani |
| Shield Ranch | Thompson Ranch | Trinity Whitetails |
Sul Ross State University (Borderlands Research Institute) - Wildlife Management Concentration Articulation Agreement
Texas A&M University - Kingsville (Caesar Kleberg Institute)
Texas Tech University
Angelo State University
Texas A&M University - College Station
Tarleton State University
2020 - 2021 Wildlife Management Program Board Members
| Name | Name | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Cain | Ben Binnion | Bill Kuvlesky, Ph.D. |
| Brian Dart | Chris Huey | David Rios |
| Freddy Longoria | Henry Lutz | J.R. Ramirez |
| Jimmy Hasslocher | John Locke | John McCall |
| Maureen Frank, Ph.D. | Poncho Ortega, Ph.D. | Randy Methvin |
| Rick Machen, Ph.D. | Ryan Luna, Ph.D. | Tammi Johnson, Ph.D. |
Wildlife Management Resources
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Idalia DeLaCruz |
(830) 374-2828
Disability Support Services students, please schedule your appointment with Audrey Sturdevant.
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Sandy Colombo |
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Alexya Herrera |
Disability Support Services students, please schedule your appointment with Alexya M. Herrera.
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Luis Ruiz |
Disability Support Services students, please schedule your appointment with Audrey Sturdevant.
Veteran students, please contact our Veteran Affairs Certifying Official to schedule an appointment.
Visit with Your Success Coach
Please choose from a virtual appointment or an in-person appointment by clicking on the link to schedule an appointment with your Success Coach.
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Luis Ruiz |
Disability Support Services students, please schedule your appointment with Audrey Sturdevant.
Veteran students, please contact our Veteran Affairs Certifying Official to schedule an appointment.
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