Undergraduate Certificate in Fish and Wildlife Management

Overview

The university, a leader in providing career-relevant education online, offers the Undergraduate Certificate in Fish and Wildlife Management. This interdisciplinary degree covers prevailing issues including law, policy, programs and emerging risks to water resource management, public lands management, and fish and wildlife preservation. 

The program draws learners who are dedicated to the discipline and was designed using core competencies associated with fish and wildlife manager responsibilities. Courses are conducted entirely online, giving working adults the flexibility to fit a respected education into their busy lives.

The online Undergraduate Certificate in Fish and Wildlife Management is taught by scholar-practitioners. Many instructors hold leadership positions at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Land Management, the Nature Conservancy, and other environmental organizations. The Undergraduate Certificate in Fish and Wildlife Management is offered by the American Public University.

Faculty members stay actively involved with the changing laws, policies, scientific advancements, and the social and political influences that are shaping environmental public policy. 

This ensures that the university students stay at the forefront of federal and state policy and regulation changes that are impacting fish and wildlife resources.

Certificate Objectives

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of the management of fish and wildlife resources.
• Explain the impact of human activities on the survival and management of fish and wildlife populations.
• Identify the federal, state, and local agencies responsible for the management of fish and wildlife resources.
• List the competencies needed to become a professional fish or wildlife manager.
• Compare the effectiveness of fish and wildlife management techniques and methods.
• Explain the regulations, policies, and politics that influence the management of fish and wildlife in the U.S.

Accreditation

American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).