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CERTIFIED WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST®
APPLICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
Education
Completed Courses
Wildlife Management and Biology
Ecology
Zoology
Botany
Physical Sciences
Basic Statistics
Quantitative Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
Communications
Policy, Administration, and Law
Thesis and/or Dissertation(s)
Professional Experience
Selected Publication Citations
Other Involvements
Professional References
Summary
Fee Information and Declaration
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1. Membership in TWS is required to apply for certification.
2. Application must be typed and submitted in English.
3. Applications must be filled out using Adobe Reader software.
4. Supplemental information may be submitted along with a completed application form, if needed.
5. Applicant is responsible for providing full documentation of educational and professional-
level experience as a wildlife biologist.
6. Completed transcripts with evidence of conferral of degrees are required. No application can be processed
until a complete application and all supporting materials have been received.
7. Submit completed application to certification@wildlife.org
8. Applicants should expect a decision to be made within 4-6 months.
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HOME
WORK
EMAIL:
HOME PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
MY NAME SHOULD BE LETTERED ON THE CERTIFICATE AS FOLLOWS:
Note: Certification policy does not allow the use of academic, honorary, or other titles or nicknames on the certificate
MIDDLE:
LAST:
MAILING
ADDRESS:
GENERAL INFORMATION
FIRST NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
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INSTITUTION
DATES
ATTENDED
(MM/YY-MM/YY)
DEGREE
(B.S., M.S., etc.)
DATE
CONFERRED
(MM/YYYY)
MAJOR
1.
2.
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5.
6.
EDUCATION
List all post-secondary school educational institutions attended.
List all degrees earned starting with the most recent, and submit transcripts showing conferral of each
degree. Applicants must have at minimum completed a course of study in a college or university leading to a
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or equivalent.
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COMPLETED COURSES
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide full documentation of education. Each applicant must submit
transcripts documenting completion of the educational requirements. Transfer credits shown on another
university’s transcripts will be accepted for use on the application if the course number, grade, and credit hours
are present. If these three items are not present, the applicant must obtain an additional transcript from the
institution where the transfer credits were taken. High School A.P. classes will be accepted provided the
applicant validates the course either through college transcripts or A.P. test scores of 4 or 5.
All courses must be taken for credit and passed (i.e., D or better, "Pass" in the case of pass/fail, or "Satisfactory
in the case of satisfactory/unsatisfactory). Course descriptions are required for all sections except Physical
Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences. Professional Experience or Non-traditional Education” box
of these sections if an explanation is helpful or necessary.
Course semester hours may be divided, but not duplicated, among two categories when a course covers
material in more than one category. Applicants may split and distribute the semester hours of one course that
covers multiple disciplines into no more than two categories; for example, 4 semester hours in general biology
may be used to satisfy up to 2 semester hours in zoology courses and up to 2 semester hours in botany. Similarly,
4 semester hours in general genetics may be used to satisfy up to 2 semester hours in zoological courses and up
to 2 semester hours in botany. The smallest unit of credit that may be distributed is one semester/quarter hour. A
full course’s semester hours cannot be listed or counted in more than one category.
Comparable experience may be substituted for educational experience, however, the applicant must have
at least one college or university course in each category. For continuing education or professional experience
to substitute for educational requirements, the applicant must have at least one college or university course (at
least 3 semester hours) in that educational category. These comparable qualifications must be detailed in the
application at the bottom of each educational category. Applicants should include the duration of time and an
estimate of the number of semester hours that should be awarded for non-traditional or professional experience.
Examples may include published papers or a completed thesis to meet course requirements in English
composition or technical writing. When substituting professional experience, a letter of reference from a
professional wildlife biologist that has worked with the applicant is recommended.
The educational requirements are expressed in semester hours. One semester hour usually reflects one
lecture hour or 3 laboratory hours of instruction per week for a 16-week term. One quarter hour normally equals
0.67 semester hours. Applicants for certification who attended educational institutions that grant credits in
different units must convert their credits to semester hours according to definitions above. For example, in many
Canadian universities a one-credit course meets 3 hours per week for 2 terms and thus equals 6 semester hours.
The Certification Review Board recognizes that the minimum number of credit hours may not be met exactly in
some cases because of differing credits awarded to the same subject at different institutions and/or because of
uneven conversions from quarter hours to semester hours.
College credits taken outside the United States often vary from the American system. When the educational
program differs considerably from the American system, applicants must submit as an email attachment a
detailed description of courses taken and the credits obtained.
Applicants who do not meet the specified minimum educational requirements, but have ≥15 years of professional
wildlife biologist experience, should email certification@wildlife.org for more information.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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COURSE TITLE
DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
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GRADE
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A. Wildlife Management and Biology, minimum 12 semester hours
Courses emphasizing the principles and practices of wildlife management and an understanding
of the biology of wildlife species and their habitat relationships as the basis for management.
Course descriptions are required. At least one course (≥3 credits) must demonstrate training in
understanding and manipulating wildlife habitat relationships and population dynamics in the context of
objectives and influences established by human concerns and activities. Conservation biology courses are
accepted if they contain a specific focus on wildlife management and decision making. One course (≥3 credits)
must focus solely on the science of mammalogy, ornithology, or herpetology (this course must be taken at a
college/university and cannot be substituted by experience). Courses that combine herpetology, mammalogy
and/or ornithology will meet this requirement. Up to 3 credit hours of invertebrate biology courses can be
counted as long as there is specific focus on natural resource management applications. Ichthyology, marine
biology (except courses focusing on marine mammals, birds, or reptiles), microbiology, or related courses will
not count in this category, but will qualify in the Zoology category.
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGY, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 12):
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&Ecology, minimum 3 semester hours
Courses in general plant or animal ecology (excludes human ecology).
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B. Ecology, minimum 3 semester hours
Courses in general plant or animal ecology (excludes human ecology).
Course descriptions are required. Examples of other acceptable courses include Ecosystem Ecology,
Community Ecology, Environmental Ecology, Forest Ecology, Organismal Ecology, Population
Ecology, and Natural Resource Ecology. Course descriptions, immediately following course listing,
are required.
3.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
COURSE TITLE
DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
ECOLOGY, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 3
):
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C. Zoology, minimum 9 semester hours
Courses in the taxonomy, biology, behavior,
physiology, anatomy, and natural history of
vertebrates and invertebrates.
Course descriptions are required. Courses in genetics, nutrition, physiology, disease, and other biology
or general zoology courses are accepted. Credits in general genetics and general biology should be split
evenly between the Zoology and Botany categories. Ichthyology or fisheries biology courses are
accepted.
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SEMESTER
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COURSE
NUMBER
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COURSE TITLE
DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
ZOOLOGY, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 9):
12
6.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
COURSE TITLE
DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
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D. Botany, minimum 9 semester hours
Courses in general botany, plant anatomy, plant genetics, plant morphology, plant taxonomy,
plant physiology, and other botany courses.
Course descriptions are required. Dendrology and silvics are accepted. Partial course credit may be
allowed for silviculture if content related to dendrology and/or silvics is included. At least one course (≥2
semester hours) or the equivalent must be primarily concerned with plant taxonomy or identification. In
cases where experience or non-traditional coursework is used to meet the plant taxonomy/identification
requirement, the applicant must provide sufficient supporting documentation to demonstrate that the
competency obtained is equivalent to a college/university course (e.g., exam score, certificate of completion,
etc.). Credits in general genetics and general biology should be split evenly between the Zoology and Botany
categories.
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
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BOTANY,
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 9):
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
COURSE TITLE
DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
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E. Physical Sciences, minimum 9 semester hours
Includes courses such as chemistry, physics, geology, or soils with at least two disciplines
represented.
Course descriptions are NOT required. If applicants believe a course description would be helpful,
additional information can be provided in the Professional Experience or Non-traditional Education
Section.
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 9):
PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
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1.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
2.
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BASIC STATISTICS, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 3):
PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
F. Basic Statistics, minimum 3 semester hours
Course(s) in basic statistics.
Course descriptions are required.
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
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G. Quantitative Sciences, minimum 6 semester hours
Courses in calculus, biometry, college algebra,
advanced algebra, trigonometry, systems
analysis, mathematical modeling, sampling, computer
science, or other quantitative science.
Course descriptions are required. Elementary algebra, remedial algebra, and introductory personal
computing courses do not count in this category. Geographical Information Systems courses may count if they
incorporate analytical components through data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
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SEMESTER
HOURS
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NUMBER
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GRADE
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PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
COURSE TITLE
DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 6):
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H. Humanities and Social Sciences, minimum 9 semester hours
Courses such as
economics, sociology, psychology, political science, government, history,
literature, or
foreign language.
Course descriptions NOT required.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
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PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 9):
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
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I. Communications, minimum 12 semester hours
Courses designed to improve
communication skills such as English composition, technical
writing, journalism, public
speaking, or use of mass media.
Course descriptions are required: A maximum of three semester hours each will be allowed for a completed
Master's thesis and Ph.D. dissertation. Courses in literature interpretation, foreign languages, and classes
requiring a term paper, class projects, and seminars in non-communication courses generally will not count
toward this category. However, non-communication courses designated by the college or university as
communication-intensive (e.g., writing-intensive course) will be accepted in this category. The applicant must
provide official university documentation describing how the course meets the communication-intensive
requirement. Applicants may receive partial credit for non-communication courses that have a significant
component dedicated to improving communication, such as senior thesis and other capstone courses, and
natural resource-related seminars. A course syllabus or letter from an instructor describing the communication
component of the course is required.
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
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SEMESTER
HOURS
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NUMBER
LETTER
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
COMMUNICATIONS, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN.
12):
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J. Policy, Administration, and Law, minimum 6 hours
Courses that demonstrate significant content or focus on natural resource policy and/or
administration, wildlife or
environmental law, or natural resource/land use planning will apply
in addition to
courses that document contributions to the understanding of social, political, and
ethical
decisions for wildlife and natural resources management.
Course descriptions are required: Up to three semester hours in classes dealing with human dimension
issues may count in this category, depending on course content. Conservation Biology courses that effectively
integrate legal and policy aspects of conservation planning will count toward this category. Courses that are
tools supporting professional practice, e.g., Landsat, introductory GIS techniques, or more general courses
such as environmental science, resource management, law enforcement, criminology, political science, and
introductory survey courses in conservation will not apply.
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INSTITUTION
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DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION
SEMESTER
HOURS
COURSE
NUMBER
LETTER
GRADE
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PLEASE FULLY DOCUMENT ANY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES:
POLICY , ADMINISTRATION, AND LAW, TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (MIN. 6):
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THESIS AND/OR DISSERTATION(S)
Submit copies of abstracts or research summaries of thesis and/or dissertation(s) along with this application
so the Certification Review Board may determine if the work is relevant to the wildlife profession. Failure
to provide this information will result in no experience credit being granted for advanced degrees.
DEGREE:
(e.g. M.S., Ph.D)
TITLE:
YEAR:
INSTITUTION:
DEGREE:
(e.g. M.S., Ph.D)
TITLE:
YEAR:
INSTITUTION:
DEGREE:
(e.g. M.S., Ph.D)
TITLE:
YEAR:
INSTITUTION:
DEGREE:
(e.g. M.S., Ph.D)
TITLE:
YEAR:
INSTITUTION:
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years of full-time professional wildlife biologist experience, obtained within the last
10 years, is required. List professional experience starting with the most recent.
Professional experience must demonstrate the application of current biological knowledge to problems and
programs dealing directly with the wildlife resource (administration, education, research, or management) as a
significant portion of job responsibilities. Professional experience provides demonstrated expertise in
making decisions in the application of ecology to stewardship and management of the wildlife resource
and its environment.
Technician-level work, such as data collection, surveys, and habitat manipulation conducted under
existing protocol or under the specific direction of another, is not considered professional
wildlife biologist experience. Identification of professional wildlife biologist experience will require careful
evaluation of each application. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to fully document the percentage
of time devoted specifically to activities of a professional wildlife biologist.
Time spent obtaining advanced academic degrees can apply toward professional experience if the area of
study is deemed relevant to the wildlife profession. An abstract or research summary for each advanced
degree must accompany the application so the CRB may determine the nature of professional wildlife work.
A maximum of one year of professional experience will be granted for a Master's degree, a maximum
of two years for a Ph.D., and a maximum of three years for a Master's and a Ph.D.
When time intervals for education and employment overlap, a detailed explanation must be provided.
Professional experience credit can simultaneously be granted for a job and advanced degree provided
the job is independent of the degree.
Forty (40) hours per week is considered the norm, but full-time positions are defined by the CRB as at
least 30 hours/week. Exceptions may be granted in specific cases where an applicant is unable to meet
the 30 hour/week minimum due to documented situations such as caregiving, parenting, or health
challenges. Applicants who report more than 40 hours/week are required to submit a letter from a
supervisor to confirm that the additional hours are compensated work hours. Applicants will not receive
work experience credit for more than 50 hours/week.
Partial credit may be granted for experience gained in positions peripheral to wildlife such as forester, range
conservationist, soil conservationist, naturalist, environmental specialist, and consultant when a significant
portion of the job responsibilities are those expected of a professional wildlife biologist. Experience credit
will not be granted for positions such as high school biology teachers, park managers, fisheries biologists, or
field or laboratory technicians. Experience credit also will not be granted for wetland delineation work unless it
specifically addresses wildlife management.
Up to 12 months of volunteer experience will be credited toward the 5 year experience requirement
provided that the position constitutes professional wildlife duties described in this section and is supported by a
letter from the supervisor.
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
If present, write current month/year
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POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
1.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
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1. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
0
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
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2. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
3. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
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PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
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4. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
5. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
0
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
5.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
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6. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
0
0
6. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
Certified Wildlife Biologist® Application
43
Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
7. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
0
7. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
Certified Wildlife Biologist® Application
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
8. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Wildlife Biologist® Application
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0
0
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
Certified Wildlife Biologist® Application
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
8.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
9. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Wildlife Biologist® Application
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0
0
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
Certified Wildlife Biologist® Application
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
9.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PERIOD IN THIS POSITION
TOTAL MONTHS
IN POSITION:
How many hours per week
were you employed in this
position?
What percent of your duties were
devoted specifically to
professional-level wildlife work?
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A B.A./B.S. OR HIGHER DEGREE IN A WILDLIFE SCIENCE?
YES NO
NAME OF EMPLOYER EMPLOYER ADDRESS
SUPERVISOR INFORMATION, OR PERSON WITH KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
%
END:
(MM/YYYY)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE/WORKING TITLE, e.g. Senior Scientist, Wildlife Resource Specialist
NAME
POSITION
EMAIL
PHONE
START:
(MM/YYYY)
Hours of professional-level
wildlife work completed per week
in this position (autocalculates).
Full-time, professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates)
Hours of wildlife work per week / 40 hours * months in position
*
=
10. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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0
0
10. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTY
PERCENT
OF TIME
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Describe in detail what you specifically do/did as a wildlife biologist. Provide a percentage estimate of time
you devote to each major job duty. Do not provide a general job description or a bulleted list.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
9.
SELECTED PUBLICATION CITATIONS
Not required, but encouraged as supporting material. Additional citations may be sent along with application.
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OTHER INVOLVEMENTS AS A PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
Optional. Provide information that supports your application, such as memberships, offices held, duties
performed, etc.
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Provide information for three wildlife professionals who have agreed to provide references on your behalf,
if requested to do so by the Certification Review Board. They should know your present and past experiences
as a practicing wildlife biologist. At least one reference must be a Certified Wildlife Biologists®. At least
one reference must be from a professional employed outside your own organization. Do not list personnel
that you supervise or immediate family members.
1. REFERENCE NAME: CURRENT POSITION TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
IS THIS REFERENCE A CWB®?
YES NO
EMAIL:
2. REFERENCE NAME: CURRENT POSITION TITLE:
EMPLOYER:
PHONE:
IS THIS REFERENCE A CWB®?
YES
NO
EMAIL:
3. REFERENCE NAME: CURRENT POSITION TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
IS THIS REFERENCE A CWB®?
YES
NO
EMAIL:
EMPLOYER:
ADDRESS:
EMPLOYER:
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I have included complete information for three professional references.
I have my transcripts ready to send along with this application.
I have my thesis/dissertation abstracts ready to send along with this application (if applicable).
Total professional-level wildlife work completed, in months (autocalculates):
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SUMMARY
Please ensure that all the fields are filled, and that you have met the qualifications for certification. If you
find that you are deficient, consider including professional experience that may qualify as a substitution, if you
have not done so already. If deficiencies exist, ensure proper documentation has been provided to express how
you meet qualifications.
A. Wildlife Management and Biology
Min: 12
Min: 3
G. Quantitative Sciences
Min: 12
J. Policy, Administration, and Law
Min: 6
Min: 9
F. Basic Statistics
Min: 3
Min: 9
Min: 6
B. Ecology
C. Zoology
D. Botany
Min: 9
E. Physical Sciences
H. Humanities and Social Sciences
Min: 9
I. Communications
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
(If "NO", please explain in an attached letter.)
YES NO
In applying for certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist®, I have reviewed and pledge to adhere to the
Code of Ethics and the Standard for Professional Conduct of The Wildlife Society.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE: DATE SUBMITTED:
Have you in your past activities complied with the Code of Ethics and the Standards for Professional
Conduct of The Wildlife Society?
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DECLARATION
The fee for processing a CWB® application is $155. This certification is valid for five years before a renewal
application is required. Once your application materials are received via email, you will receive instructions on
how to submit online payment.
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