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Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement

Subject: Forestry & Natural Resources

Time to Completion: 1 - 2 Years

Program Highlights
Core Forestry & Natural Resources classes include:
  • Introduction to Forestry
  • Dendrology
  • Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
  • Natural Resource Conservation
Related Electives include:
  • Plant Biology and Ecology
  • Field Biology and/or Geology
  • Fire-Fuels Management
  • California Wildlife
Career Outlook

FNR Majors go into a variety of careers. Some examples are:

At the Certificate Level:
At the Associate's Level:
At the Bachelor's Level or Beyond:
Biology Technician Timer Cruiser Wildlife Biologist
Recreation Technician Interpreter Watershed Manager
Interpretive Guide Utility Forester Silviculturist
Arborist Wilderness Ranger Ecologist
GIS Technician  Land Surveyor Resource Officer

 

Forestry - Degree (AS)
Forestry - Degree (AS)

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Forestry - Certificate (COA)
Forestry - Certificate (COA)

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Management & Restoration of Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (COA)
Management & Restoration of Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (COA)

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Natural Resources - Degree (AS)
Natural Resources - Degree (AS)

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Natural Resources - Certificate (COA)
Natural Resources - Certificate (COA)

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Natural History - Skills Certificate (SAC)
Natural History - Skills Certificate (SAC)

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River Ecology & Management (COA)
River Ecology & Management (COA)

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Also see:

Watershed Management
Watershed Management

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Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.

AA-T/AS-T = Associates of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU.
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units.
COA = Certificate of Achievement Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript.
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts.