Certificate
Natural Resource Management
Guide the management and protection of natural resources like water, land, and forests to preserve them for generations to come. Sharpen skills in:
- Developing strategies to effectively manage use of lands in wilderness systems, wild and scenic river corridors, parks, and open spaces
- Assessing the theoretical basis and practical impacts of recreational land use
- Crafting comprehensive natural resource management plans
- Advocating for use of natural resources that are sustainable biologically, physically, socially, and economically
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
At a Glance
Classes Next Begin
March 31
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule
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Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Natural Resource Management requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
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Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Natural Resource Management requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit
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4
Concentration Courses
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2
Elective Courses
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Interested in a master’s degree?
Explore our Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Natural Resource Management.
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Conservation Scientists and Foresters Salary: National Average
$68,910
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Advisory Board
William Bellamy
Senior Vice President of Global Water Services, CH2M Hill
David Stewart
Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc
Joel Hirschboeck
Director of Risk Management, Jefferson County Public Schools
Lyle Laverty
Colorado State Parks Director
Howard Roitman
Former Director of Environmental Programs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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