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)
Select one (3 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,200
Fees ($385 per semester): $385
Books/Supplies: $500.00
Course Supply Fees: Fish and Wildlife Management (click to find individual course fees)
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)