Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate


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The Certificate in Natural Resource Law Enforcement will provide a professional credential to strengthen your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the safeguarding of our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and public lands.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate


Careers

What Can I Do with a Certificate in Park Protection?

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 15
Major GPA 2.0

Purpose Statement

The undergraduate certificate in Natural Resource Law Enforcement provides training for protecting national and state parks and lands.

The certificate focuses specifically on building medical, legal, operational, and tactical expertise needed for careers in natural resource law enforcement and park/public lands management and protection. The goal is to equip students with specialized skills tailored for career positions as park rangers, fish and game wardens, conservation officers, and other protective roles in federal and state agencies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Land Management Agency Protection Functions 
Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Proficiency 
Park Protection Perspective

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate


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Certificate Requirements
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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate


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