Natural Resources Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Natural Resources and enter the workforce. Students explore GIS, forest science principles, range land, wildlife, and fisheries management. This certificate program builds on the Forestry certificate and covers theory, philosophy, and applications for study and management of wildlife and fisheries resources. Field and laboratory methods are introduced. This program prepares students for entry-level careers in a variety of natural resources, forestry, wildlife and fisheries settings.

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My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

GIS 1001Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3

NRE 1100Foundations of Forestry

3

NRE 2205Wildlife & Fisheries Management

3

NRE 2204Range Management & Restoration

4

NRE 1021Introduction to Hydrology

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 16

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

NRE 2204 is offered only in the Fall. This certificate can be completed in one semester if taken in the Fall semester.