Wildlife Management Assistant Certificate (WP11)

The Wildlife Management Assistant certificate is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers as wildlife technicians assistants. The program will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment as assistants in state and national parks, game and preserve assistants, and campground manager.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Wildlife Management Assistant Certificate are prepared for entry level positions in the fisheries, forestry and wildlife areas, as well as other private wildlife-related careers.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Wildlife Management Assistant Certificate Curriculum

The curriculum for the Wildlife Management Assistant certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 240 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (12 Credits)

FWMT 1000Intro to Wildlife Management

3

FWMT 1020Wildlife Policy and Law

3

FWMT 1070Mammalogy

3

Select one (3 Credits)

FORS 1030Dendrology

3

FWMT 1060Ornithology

3

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $1,570

Books/Supplies: $500.00