Program Goals and Outcomes

Wildlife and Forestry Conservation Goals and Outcomes

The Wildlife and Forestry Conservation Career Diploma can help prepare students for a rewarding career working with the natural environment. Requiring only introductory knowledge of wildlife and nature, our online courses can help you direct your focus and interests into beginning a career with a variety of organizations, like private wildlife preserves, camps and parks, and government agencies.

Wildlife/Forestry Conservation

Career Diploma

4 months

As low as $59/mo

Full Program Overview

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Program Goal

The Wildlife/Forestry Conservation Career Diploma program prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of wildlife and forestry conservation.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Understand how to gather data on water and soil quality, disease, insect damage to trees and other plants, and conditions that may pose a fire hazard
Recognize how to locate property lines and evaluate forested areas to determine the species, quality, and amount of standing timber
Characterize the habits and behaviors of wildlife
Identify how to maintain trails, campsites, and other recreational facilities
Understand how to patrol forest areas and enforce environmental protection regulations
Recognize how to communicate with foresters, scientists, and sometimes the public about ongoing forestry and conservation activities
Recognize how to suppress forest fires with fire control activities
Understand how to train other forestry workers and coordinate detection programs