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Graduate Certificate in Fire Ecology, Management and Technology

General Information:

This 15-credit certificate program is designed for traditional and non-traditional students who would like to receive more depth than a few courses in the concepts, science and tools currently used in fire ecology and management, or for those seeking educational requirements required for federal employment. After completing this certificate program students will have the the ability to apply sound science to solving complex issues facing fire management. Many of our students combine this certificate with a Masters of Natural Resources, MS or PHD, other have combined this with the Restoration Ecology Certificate program.

To complete the certificate students must take a total of 15 credits and meet the credit requirements of each course group listed in the program of study. Students must also earn a grade of "B" or better in each class to qualify for the certificate. With CNR certificate committee approval, students may transfer up to 6 credits of course work from another institution to count towards their certificate program. In addition to at least 8 credits being received from the University of Idaho students must also receive at least 9 credits in courses numbered 500 or above.

Note: students can transfer up to 12 approved credits taken as a non-degree seeking student into a M.S. of Ph.D. program in the College of Natural resources with permission of the departmental graduate committee. Students who are considering transferring non-degree credits into a CNR graduate level program should request early advising from the appropriate department.
 

Student who wish to work towards this certificate program must be admitted to the University of Idaho as a graduate degree seeking or non-degree seeking student. Students are expected to have completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of at least 2.8 prior to starting on the certificate program. To apply to the University of Idaho please CLICK HERE.

Once admitted you may register for courses online. We strongly recommend that you contact us at chadh@uidaho.edu to talk to an advisor who will help you develop an individualized program of study to help meet your educational needs. 

Their is no additional cost associated with completing the graduate certificate in fire ecology and management. The cost of this program will depend upon your enrollment status and the delivery method of the courses you take. To view the current student costs for part time students please CLICK HERE or to view the current costs for full time students CLICK HERE. Note that there is an additional fee for all online courses and for some campus based courses and that there is no additional fee for part time non-resident students who are taking online courses. For more information please contact us.    
 

Ecology Course Group (3 Credits)

Fuels and Fuels Management Course Group (2 Credits)

Applied Tools and Analysis Course Group (3 Credits)

Management, Planning and Policy Course Group (3 Credits)