Certificate

Natural Resource Management

Take your environmental career to the next level and cultivate your skills in natural resource management. As organizations plan and regulate the use of natural resources, you need to know the nuances of these resources and how they impact quality of life. In this certificate program, you’ll expand your knowledge of natural resources, water management, zoning, forestry, mining, and land use.

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At a Glance

Classes Begin
January 8
Format
Evening or Online
Term Length
10 Weeks
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$12,896
Time
As few as 6 months
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$19,344
Time
As few as 12 months
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Free Application


University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

Skills You'll Learn


Develop comprehensive plans for natural resource management


Comply with statutes, policies, and regulations


Formulate and assess environmental policy

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.

4
Concentration Courses

Sample Schedule

Finish a graduate certificate in as few as six months or take up to a year. Choose your time to completion to get a better sense of what your schedule will look like during your certificate program.

Time to Completion
Year 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4-Course Certificate Classes 2 2 0 0
6-Course Certificate Classes 3 3 0 0

Interested in a master's degree?


Explore our Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Natural Resource Management.

Take a Course Before You Apply


We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.

Career Outcomes

Predicted outcomes for graduates of Natural Resource Management


Employment of environmental professionals is projected to grow 8% through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.


As the need to replace retiring workers will continue, opportunities for conservation scientists and foresters increase.


Job prospects with a strong understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, remote sensing, and other software tools will have a competitive edge.

Job Titles

Natural Resource Manager
Urban and Community Forester
Environmental Education Specialist
Outdoor Director
Forestry Technician
Restorationist
Conservationist
Field Director

Conservation Scientists and Foresters Salary: National Average

$68,910
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Get Ahead with Career Services


One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews


Job database dedicated to DU students and alumni


Résumé and cover letter guidance

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Theme: Job Satisfaction
Flexible Online Classes

Flexible Online Classes

We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.

Advisory Board

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.

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William Bellamy
Senior Vice President of Global Water Services, CH2M Hill
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David Stewart
Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc
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Joel Hirschboeck
Director of Risk Management, Jefferson County Public Schools
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Lyle Laverty
Colorado State Parks Director
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Howard Roitman
Former Director of Environmental Programs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety

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Accreditation

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Higher Learning Commission

University College 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 of 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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