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by newguy on September 24, 2008
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does it require a college degree to become a licensed herp.if so what courses should i take?
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by Cro on September 24, 2008
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Rosario, please fill in the rest of your Profile to give us a bit more information about who we are talking with, and what your experience level and age is. Without that, most folks here will not answer your questions.
As far as Herpetology, there is no such thing as a "Licensed Herpetologist."
Very few Colleges and Universities offer a degree in Herpetology, but that really does not matter much. Many offer classes in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Genetics, Wildlife Management, etc. Those are the types of classes you will want to take.
Your question is asked here quite often. Try searching the Experts Section for past posts, by using search terms like College, University, Degree, Herpetology, etc. If you do a bit of searching, you should find many past threads that will answer your question.
Best Regards John Z
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by Buzztail1 on September 24, 2008
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The following is cut and pasted directly from the FAQ link on the sidebar to the left:
Education
Q: How do you become a herpetologist?
A: In the broad sense, you already are. By coming to this site you have begun your journey studying snakes (which is one of the things that herpetologists do). However, most of us here have professions other than working with snakes. If you would like to be a professional herpetologist, then education is a must. Keep in mind that professional herpetologists are typically scientists, and as such require an extensive background in biology. Most universities offer undergraduate degrees in biology, which can then be focused in Master’s degrees and Doctorates in zoology, herpetology, systematics, ecology, and many other fields that involve the study of reptiles and amphibians. In the end, your life as a herpetologist (whether ‘professional’ or ‘amateur’) should be spent as an advocate and conservationist of this amazing (albeit maligned) group of organisms.
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Karl H. Betz
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