Wildland Firefighting Certificate (currently not accepting students)
This certificate program will prepare students for entry-level firefighter positions within protected area management agencies, particularly at the state and federal level. Advanced placement credit (up to 4 credits) will be granted for holders of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certifications in applicable courses.
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- Total Credits Required for Degree30
- Choose electives from the following:8
- BI 100 Biological Science (4 cr.)
- GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.)
- GC 225 Introduction to Maps * (2 cr.)
- GC 385 Weather and Climate * (4 cr.)
- RE 298 Directed Study in Leisure (1-4 cr.)
- RE 271 Protected Area Management * (4 cr.)
- *Prerequisites Required