Conservation Law Enforcement Track
Protect natural resources while building the skills to serve and lead in the field.
BVU’s Criminology & Criminal Justice: Conservation Law Enforcement track prepares students for careers with state and federal agencies focused on the management and conservation of fish and wildlife. Students combine coursework in criminal justice, biology, ecology, and conservation with hands-on field experience and real-world training.
Why study Criminology & Criminal Justice: Conservation Law Enforcement Track at BVU
A BVU Conservation Law Enforcement degree blends criminal justice, conservation, and environmental science to prepare you for careers protecting natural resources and serving the public.
Interdisciplinary Preparation
Combine criminal justice, conservation, and field biology in one career-focused program.
Hands-On Training
Build experience through fieldwork, internships, and the MILO training simulator.
Career-Building Opportunities
Access funding for certifications, travel, and professional development.
Faculty Mentorship
Learn from faculty and professionals with real-world conservation and law enforcement experience.
Gain Real-World Skills
Build career-ready experience through conservation projects, environmental research, agency partnerships, and hands-on opportunities beyond the classroom. BVU’s Value Added Funding initiative can help support internships, certifications, research, travel, and other experiences that prepare you for your future career.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students build career-ready skills through hands-on coursework in criminal justice, conservation, and environmental science.
Explore criminal justice systems, criminology, psychology, sociology, biology, and conservation fundamentals
Develop skills in law enforcement, criminal law, criminal investigation, ecology, conservation biology, and environmental fieldwork
Apply advanced knowledge through specialized coursework, GIS, sustainability research, internships, and a capstone experience
MILO Training Simulator
Students benefit from access to innovative tools such as the MILO Training Simulator, a high-fidelity training system offering immersive, scenario-based law enforcement exercises. This simulator enhances decision-making, use-of-force judgment, and de-escalation strategies in a safe, controlled environment that replicates real-world law enforcement encounters.
BVU criminology & criminal justice: conservation law enforcement track graduates go far.
Tanner Cook '18, Scientist, Bayer Crop Science
"BVU was a blessing in my life. The strong educational training and the interpersonal relationships I developed here were defining factors in preparing me to succeed in my career."
Curriculum Highlights.
Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Where this degree can take you
Protect Natural Resources. Build a Meaningful Career.
Turn your passion for conservation and public service into hands-on experience and career-ready skills at BVU.