Wildlife Technician, SC

Program Description

The Skills Certificate, Wildlife Technician prepares students for entry-level employment at State or Federal agencies for wildlife management. Students receive unique hands-on training in the field, acquire desired basic field technician skills, and engage with wildlife professionals.  During completion of the required courses, students obtain the necessary background in the natural history of the Great Basin, management, species identification, sampling, and scientific communication. Students completing this certificate may gain an advantage in the competitive selection process of technician programs. 

This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.

Wildlife Technician Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

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ENG 101 or ENG 113 is required in order to take BIOL 191A and BIOL 191L in the same semester.

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MATH 124 or higher is required to take BIOL 191A and BIOL 191L in the same semester.

Program Requirements

Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.

Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid. 

To earn a skills certificate, students must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
2. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will: