Program Description

The Natural Resources Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a field-based program that prepares students for direct employment upon graduation. It accomplishes this by having students involved in government- and private-agency projects (for example, Forest Service, BLM, state agencies, and industrial organizations) and couples this with pertinent classroom instruction. The program prepares students to have an employment edge by providing certifications, instruction, experience, and knowledge required to be directly employable without the need for extensive on-the-job training. Students will take fewer General Education (GE) classes and focus more on natural-resources-related courses.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete an AAS in Natural Resources should expect the following outcomes from the program: 

• Communicate effectively by writing coherent reports and documents, oral presentations, and comprehensive projects
• Use the history and policies associated with land use to become an advocate for multiple and sustainable use of our natural resources.
• Evaluate the health of natural resources through proper monitoring techniques
• Demonstrate competency in utilizing geospatial technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• \\nBe qualified for full time or seasonal work in a natural resource related field.

Degree Requirements