Fish and Wildlife Management Diploma (GAF2)

The Fish and Wildlife Management diploma program provides students with a wide range of skills including basic forestry, wildlife and fisheries management techniques, wildlife regulations/policies, and the maintenance and management of wildlife habitats.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Fish and Wildlife Management diploma program are prepared to serve as entry-level technicians in a wide variety of wildlife-related environments.

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 and Plantation Management Curriculum

The curriculum for the Fish and Wildlife Management diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, diploma-seeking students must earn a minimum of 40 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 856 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses (32 Credits)

COLL 1010College & Career Success Skills

3

FWMT 1000Intro to Wildlife Management

3

FWMT 1010Equipment Use

3

FWMT 2020Habitat Manipulation

4

FWMT 1070Mammalogy

3

FWMT 2010Wildlife Management Techniques

4

FWMT 2030Fish Pond Management

3

FORS 1030Dendrology

3

Guided Electives (6 Credits)

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,000

Fees ($370 per semester): $1,110

Books/Supplies: $1,200

Course Supply Fee:

  • FWMT 1000 Introduction to Wildlife Management: $22

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)