The Conservation Management Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry into or advancement in careers of natural resource management, environmental practices, soil and water conservation, and wildlife conservation. The Certificate provides current
professionals and people seeking to move into a related career with course training in specific areas of conservation. Within this certificate program, students explore a broad array of hands-on land management techniques and habitat development practices in order to gain a fundamental understanding of conservation challenges and opportunities. Students earning this certificate can expect potential employers to recognize that the student is equipped with knowledge about ecological connections in the natural environment, experience in surveying and evaluation tools used to assess habitat quality, and proficiency in natural resource sustainability.
Experiential Learning Includes:
- Land Management Projects – Students help manage on-campus ponds, woodlands and prairie areas as well as work with conservation agencies on natural resources projects.
- Field Equipment Training – Students will gain training and experience with forestry and fire tools, fish sampling equipment, boats, UTVs, and soil/land surveying equipment.
- Area Field Trips – Through field trips, students are exposed to local natural resource sites and personnel to expand their network.
- Internship Experience — Students gain real-world work experience needed to succeed in a conservation career.
Students completing this certification have the option to continue their education to earn an AAS degree in Agriculture Business Management.
