College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation
Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Undergraduate Certificate
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan 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 OutcomesLand Management Agency Protection Functions
- Articulate the emergency services functions of park operations and management as they relate to the protection of persons and resources.
- Discuss the emergency services functions of land management agencies; specifically the history of emergency services programs, their structure and organization, and contemporary issues.
- Describe the network of treaties, statutes, regulations, and laws that apply to the management of parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and public lands and their impact on the management of human activity.
Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Proficiency
- Apply legal concepts, behavioral science, and effective law enforcement practices in the protection of national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and public lands.
- Complete the requirements to obtain a National Park Service Level II (Seasonal) Law Enforcement Commission.
- Apply emergency medical care techniques in a rural/remote environment.
- Complete the requirements for certification as a Wilderness First Responder.
Park Protection Perspective
- Perform park protection functions as a practitioner, informed by a comprehensive examination of land management agency functions and the specifics of resource protection and emergency services.
- Supervise and manage a broad range of park operations informed by an understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to park protection.
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