Features of the Program
The Conservation Law program provides students with a strong knowledge and application of laws regarding wildlife, natural resources and the environment. This program, ideal for those who would rather work outdoors than in an office, also provides an in-depth foundation of biology, ecology and environmental science. A vast system of networking enables students to interact with seasoned law enforcement and wildlife officials.
A Conservation Law major completes credits in professional and general education courses. The general education core helps the student develop analytic and communication skills, and provides an understanding of the economic, political, and social context within which the criminal justice system functions. Professional courses consist of the most advanced instruction available in evidence, constitutional law, criminal law, and specific classes in wildlife/marine law enforcement, wildlife trafficking and conservation investigations.
Requirements for Conservation Law Majors
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Husson University. At least 15 credits must be earned in Husson Criminal Justice/Conservation Law courses.
The programmatic learning outcomes for the B.S. Conservation Law degree are:
- Students will understand core theories and practices in criminal justice and conservation law - Administration of Justice; Law Enforcement; Law Adjudication; Investigations; Interviewing and Report Writing; and Wildlife/Marine Law
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and professional communication skills.
- Students will apply legal and ethical principles to decision making.
- Students will apply quantitative and qualitative methods and tools to formulate decision alternatives.
- Students will apply critical thinking to diversity issues
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work with diverse colleagues in team situations.
| GENERAL ELECTIVES | ||
| EH 105 | College Writing * | 3 |
| HE 111 | The Husson Experience *** | 1 |
| MS 132 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SC 191 & SL 191 | General Biology I and General Biology Lab I | 4 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Foreign Culture & Conv. Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Math I Elective | 4 | |
| Natural Science, Social Science, or History Elective | 3 | |
| Perspectives Elective | 6 | |
| Philosophical Elective | 3 | |
| PROGRAM SPECFIC CLASSES | ||
| CJ 221 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| CJ 225 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 335 | Report Writing and Testifying | 3 |
| CJ 337 | Interviewing and Interrogation | 3 |
| CJ 411 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CON 105 | Wildland Fire | 3 |
| CON 125 | Intro to Conservation Law | 3 |
| CON 200 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CON 346 | North American Wildlife/Fisheries Identification | 3 |
| CON 350 | Physical/Mental Health for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CON 426 | Wildlife Trafficking | 3 |
| CON 428 | Conservation Law Investigations | 3 |
| CON 450 | Marine Law Enforcement | 3 |
| PL 200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| SC 210 & SL 210 | Marine Biology and Marine Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| SC 215 | Wildlife Techniques | 3 |
| SC 323 | Dendrology and Field Botany | 3 |
| SC 240 & SL 240 | Ecology and Ecology Lab | 4 |
| SC 425 | Habitat Assessment and Management | 3 |
| CJ/CON/PL/SC Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CON 105 | 3 | CON 200 | 3 |
| CON 125 | 3 | CJ 225* | 3 |
| EH 105* | 3 | SC 191 & SL 191 | 4 |
| HE 111*** | 1 | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| PY 111 | 3 | Philosophical Elective | 3 |
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PL 200* | 3 | CJ 221 | 3 |
| SC 240 & SL 240 | 4 | SC 215 | 3 |
| CON 346 | 3 | SC 323 | 3 |
| Math I Elective | 4 | Foreign Culture & Conversation Elective | 3 |
| Perspectives Elective | 3 | Literature Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CON 350 | 3 | CJ 335 | 3 |
| MS 132 | 3 | CJ 337 | 3 |
| SC 210 & SL 210 | 4 | CON 450 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| SC 425 | 3 | CJ 411 | 3 |
| Natural Science, Social Science, or History Elective | 3 | CON 426 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | CON 428 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | Perspectives Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | CJ/CON/PL/SC Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 122 | |||
- ***
May not be required for degree completion.
- *
Students must receive a “C” or better in all courses marked with a *.