Wildlife Ecology and Management, Undergraduate Certificate

We designed this undergraduate certificate to provide students with knowledge and skills that will make them competitive for jobs with government agencies and other organizations involved in wildlife management. The certificate will be especially useful for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in biology, environmental science, or forestry. Wildlife management is grounded in an understanding of the biology of wild animals and ecosystem ecology.

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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Wildlife Ecology and Management?
This certificate in Wildlife Management is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that will make them competitive for jobs with government agencies and other organizations involved in wildlife management. Wildlife management is grounded in an understanding of the biology of wild animals and ecosystem ecology.

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University Requirements

  • To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

    Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion19 - 25
Major GPA2.0

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Certificate Requirements

  • Take the following 19 - 25 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:

    Required Courses (11-14 units)

    • BIO 182, BIO 182L (4 units)
    • Ecology Coursework, select one option from (4-7 units):
  • Select one course from each of the three following categories (8-11 units)
    At least 6 units must be from upper-division courses.

  • This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate.  Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
     

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
     

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