To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.
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
This undergraduate certificate is designed to provide a strong background for students and working fire professionals interested in studying fire or working in natural resources on fire management and general land management issues.
The content studied includes the basics physical and chemical properties of fire, fire effects on ecoystems, management issues surrounding wildland fire, fire behavior modeling and monitoring and the interaction of climate, fire regimes and management. Skills developed include developing and implementing a monitoring program related to fire effects, the use of several different fire behavior and fire effects models, writing a fuels specialist report and a fire monitoring plan. Professionals in the field of fire behavior, fire ecology and fire management will be part of classes and opportunities for students to develop professionally. Completion of this certificate with the Forestry B.S. degree meets the academic qualifications for the Fire Ecologist Certification through the Association for Fire Ecology.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will have:
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Ecology, Select One (3-4 units):
Measurement, Analysis and Technology, Select One (3-4 units):Fire Ecology, Select One, (3 units):Fuel Management, Select One, (3-4 units):Management, Planning, and Policy, Select One (3 units):* Prerequisite: enrollment in Forestry Federal Agency Training Group Status (FFAT)
Note: FOR 251 is not a requirement for this certificate; however, it is a prerequisite for FOR 351, FOR 449 and FOR 451.
A minimum of 9 units of coursework must be taken at Northern Arizona University.
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.