Natural Resource Management, Graduate Certificate

In addition to University Requirements:

• Complete individual plan requirements.

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

Minimum Units for Completion	12
Additional Admission Requirements	Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Some online/blended coursework	Required

Purpose Statement

• Natural Resource Management is the science and practice of managing and restoring forests and other natural resources for human and environmental benefits. Managing natural resources requires content knowledge and practical skills grounded in both natural and social sciences. By nature, it is truly a multidisciplinary field of study. 
• Three core content areas are identified for the proposed program: 1) Ecology and Biology; 2) Management, Policy and Administration; 3) Measurement and Mapping. Courses will be delivered online with practical examples and experiential learning exercises. 
• The main aim of the proposed program is to provide a breadth of knowledge in managing forests and natural resources, especially for mid-career working professionals lacking natural resource-specific education credentials, thus seeking continuing educational opportunities

Student Learning Outcome
Students are expected to complete the certificate with the following competencies:

• Examine how the biophysical, social and political aspects of forestry interact within a forest system; Apply geographic and spatial techniques to conduct conservation planning, manage wildlife and conduct other forestry management operations
• Identify, explain, synthesize and solve complex problems for managing natural resources sustainably;
• Effectively communicate through written, oral, and visual means, a management-oriented professional forestry project, demonstrating the ability to communicate forest management applications to technical and non-technical audiences.