Where to go for Int'l Wildlife Conservation Policy/Management?

[Teonas]

Hi everybody!

I've been lurking here for a while but haven't found any posts from people with a similar background to me, so I wanted to get some advice myself.

I'm really interested in making a career in international wildlife conservation from a policy/management level, specifically with applications to wildlife crime if possible. I just recently finished my undergrad degree last May double majoring in Biology and International Relations, and after working for a year I wanted to go back to grad school to focus and get some more experience so I can actually find a job that's in-line with my career interests.

I've gotten accepted to Duke's Nicholas School (Master's of Environmental Management), Columbia (Master's of Public Administration with a focus in Environmental Science and Policy), U of Indiana-Bloomington (Joint MPA/MS in Environmental Policy and Science), and U of Michigan (MS in Environmental Science with a focus in Conservation Ecology). One thing that's important to me is that I have a substantial, rigorous scientific background in addition to any policy-level education I get so that I have a robust understanding of the ecology of any species or ecosystems I'm working to protect. That said, I am definitely planning on adding policy and economics courses (potentially a joint major at Duke) in addition to science courses, so I understand that it's difficult to have it both ways.

Again, my end goal is to work on conservation in government agencies, intergovernmental organizations, or NGOs with an international scope. I haven't yet been able to tour any of the schools (I'm living in San Diego) and I also am waiting to hear back from Yale FES. 

If anyone can comment, I would really appreciate feedback on any of the schools or programs I've listed. I'll try and clarify anything if the original post was missing any info.

Thanks again!

Edited February 19, 2017 by Teonas
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[Teonas]

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[demogurl]

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