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Natural Resources and the Environment Certificate

Natural Resources and the Environment Certificate

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For distance education and registration questions:

Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu

For curriculum or advising questions:

Del Benson, Ph.D.
Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
(970) 491-6411
delwin.benson@colostate.edu

Certificate Overview

Throughout this four-course certificate you will gain critical insights into the conservation and use of natural resources. The program introduces the latest theories and practices in natural resources to develop your understanding of the viewpoints that impact public debate and decisions on this important topic.

With both a philosophical and functional view of natural resource and environmental issues that is applicable to a wide rage of careers, you will be prepared to be a knowledgeable leader in environmental and natural resources management and science, becoming an active member of your community.

Curriculum

Choose four different courses to complete the certificate, two courses from each of the following groups. It is recommended that you select one policy course, as well as NR 501 and FW 357, for an overview of important topics that apply to most interests and work, however, please select courses that best meet your needs.

More than the required number of courses can be taken. Other courses related to Natural Resources or Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology may be substituted by special request.

Group I (select two courses - 6 credits required)

FW 356 - Leopold's Ethic for Wildlife and Land (3 cr.)
FW 357 - Wildlife Habitat on the Great Plains (3 cr.)
NR 501 - Leadership and Public Communications (3 cr.)
FW 576 - Wildlife Policy, Administration, and Law (3 cr.)
OR
NR 515 - Natural Resources Policy and Biodiversity (3 cr.)

Group II (select two courses - 5 to 6 credits required)

FW 355 - Hunter Education for Instructors (2 cr.)
FW 357 - Wildlife Habitat on the Great Plains (3 cr.)
FW 575 - Wildlife Habitat Evaluation for Educators (3 cr.)
NR 501 - Leadership and Public Communications (3 cr.)
NR 535 - Action for Sustainable Behavior (3 cr.)
FW 576 - Wildlife Policy, Administration, and Law (3 cr.)
OR
NR 515 - Natural Resources Policy and Biodiversity (3 cr.)

Louise Berney Before embarking on this certificate program, I had already earned three college degrees (one Bachelors and two Masters) all in scientific fields. The certificate program was challenging, the choices of textbooks excellent, and the assignments very practical with valuable real-world applicability. Dr. Benson is a first-rate professor, not only as someone very knowledgeable as a professional in his field, but also as an outstanding educator.

– Louise A. Berney

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Correspondence. On-campus attendance is not required.

Total Credits

11 to 12 credits

Tuition

See Tuition & Fees or individual courses.

Time Frame

Completion of the certificate varies based on the amount of credits completed each semester.

Designed For

Those students interested in gaining both a philosophical and functional view of natural resource and environmental issues.

What You Will Earn

Upon completion of this series of courses with passing grades, you earn a Certificate of Completion. Individual courses, but not the certificate, will appear on your official University transcript.