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)
Occupational Courses (32 Credits)
Guided Electives (6 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,000
Fees ($385 per semester): $1,110
Books/Supplies: $1,155
Course Supply Fee: Fish and Wildlife Management (click to find individual course fees)
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)