Certificates

Are you a current forestry student or a wildland fire professional? Our certificate programs are designed to keep you up-to-date in the field and fit your career and educational goals.

International Forestry and Conservation Certificate (IFC)

With this certificate, you will be prepared to work in geographically and culturally diverse regions of the world. Through this program of study, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the activities of humans are changing forests. 

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration Certificate (FHER)

While earning this certificate your program of study will include forest disturbances such as:

  • overcrowding
  • insect infestations
  • severe wildfires
  • restoration of forest health.

Upon completion, you will be on track for a career within federal and state land management agencies.

Human Dimensions of Forest Management (HDFM)

This certificate provides you a solid course of study in both the ecological and social enterprise aspects of forest management—focusing on three thematic areas:

  • multicultural perspectives
  • communication and collaboration
  • planning and management.  

Fire Ecology & Management Certificate (FEM)

Would you like to understand fire behavior, prediction, and management? This certificate is ideal if you are a student or fire professional interested in studying the ecological role of fire on:

  • soils
  • watersheds
  • air
  • flora
  • fauna

Track 1 - Undergraduate Students

With this certificate you gain knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of wildland fire management. With this program of study you can plan the course sequence and view options to complete the certificate.

If you wish to gain optional credit for your Fieldwork Experience in Fire, please review the FOR 408 Taskbook for more information.

Track 2 - Federal Agency 401-Series Students

This certificate is specifically designed to meet federal agency 401-series requirements. Fire professionals pursuing this certificate must be enrolled in the Federal Agency Training Group (FFAT). Find out more information on current courses, enrollment, and application process for this certificate. Complete course information is available.

Wildlife Ecology and Management Certificate (WEM)

Through this program of study, you will gain a multifaceted understanding of wildlife management—coupled with the knowledge to navigate the social and political world of wildlife management. With this certificate you will be prepared for competitive jobs with government agencies and other organizations involved in wildlife management. The certificate will be especially useful for students pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in:

  • forestry
  • biology
  • environmental science

Individualized Focus Area (INDV)

Do you have a particular area of study in mind? Here, you will have the option of working with faculty to individualize your focus —targeting your personal area of interest.