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The Natural Resources Management program prepares you with the necessary skills and certifications to work in the natural resources field. You will learn about the theories and physical aspects of conservation practices.
Campus and Community Projects: You will help manage two on-campus ponds and prairies as well as work with community members and conservation agencies on natural resources projects.
Equipment: Train on a variety equipment, including boats, UTV’s, canoes, kayaks, fire equipment, forestry equipment, and electrofishing equipment. You will spend a good portion of your time getting hands-on experience in the field.
Field Trips and Activities: You will experience a variety of natural resources activities throughout the year, both on and off campus. A trademark of the program is the Advanced Outdoor Recreation Techniques class in which students travel to a remote wilderness paddling and backpacking destination.
You may receive the following certifications: Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators, First Aid, CPR, National Certified Interpretative Guide, Wilderness First Aid, Boater Safety, ATV Safety, Hunter/Firearm Safety, Leave No Trace Trainer, Leave No Trace Master Educator, S130/S190 Wildland Firefighter, Fish Iowa!, Electrofishing Safety, Chainsaw Safety, and various additional federal certifications.
This program qualifies for the Kibbie Grant.
Students must apply for and be awarded the Kibbie Grant.
"I enjoy introducing students who have an interest in natural resources to the diversity of opportunities in the conservation field."
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As a Natural Resources Management student you will have many opportunities to experience a variety of natural resources activities both on and off campus through your studies at Hawkeye.
The program is accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association. Hawkeye is the only college in Iowa to be accredited through the North American Wildlife Technology Association.
This accreditation provides assurance of the context and quality of the education offered. The program is reviewed every five years to maintain accreditation status, ensure curriculum standards are met; and recognize specific knowledge, skill sets, and aptitudes.
Articulation agreements allow you to transfer your Natural Resources Management coursework to the Conservation Management program at Upper Iowa University, the Forestry program at Iowa State University, and the Environmental Resource Management program at the University of Northern Iowa.
If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.
Get hands-on experience and exposure to many Natural Resources Management fields to help you choose the best career path for you.
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Suggested Sequence of Study and Cost
Next step: Continue to Natural Resources Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program or graduate and enter the workforce.
See the Suggested Sequence of Study for the full list of courses, cost, and additional course details.
You have completed the Natural Resources Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program.
Careers in Natural Resources Management include:
To increase your employment opportunities and be competitive in your future career, it is recommended that you continue to a four-year degree program.
Source: 2022 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development
The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:
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In order to be eligible for the Natural Resources Management program, all students must meet minimum score requirements in math and literacy. For appropriate college success course placement, work with your program advisor.
The ALEKS Placement Assessment can be taken online. ACCUPLACER Next Generation and ACT can be taken at Hawkeye. ACCUPLACER Classic and COMPASS are no longer offered, but if you've taken either in the past your test scores can be used for program admittance.
Applicants successfully demonstrating college readiness criteria are eligible for acceptance.
Applicants falling short of successful demonstration of college readiness criteria will be accepted to a Pre-Program. As a pre-program student, you will begin with general education and prerequisite classes. An advisor will help you create an academic plan to meet your program admission requirements. Once you have completed your pre-program coursework contact Admissions.
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