My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
The certificate programs are designed for individuals who are seeking a career in natural resources and possess a degree or are seeking job-entry level skills. This certificate program provides instruction on environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. Entry-level wildland firefighter skills are taught. Successful completion of this certificate can lead to a "Red Card," the Interagency Incident Qualification Card to work as a wildland firefighter.
Forestry and Natural Resources Degrees
Wildland Fire Certificate Required Courses
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| FSW100 | S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire | 1 |
| FSW101 | S-130 Firefighting Training | 2 |
| NRE215 | Fire Ecology | 3 |
NRE
| Elective (3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Faculty Recommendations:
1. S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire (FSW 100); Corequisite with FSW 101.
2. S-130 Firefighting Training (FSW 101); Corequisite with FSW 100.
3. Fire Ecology (NRE 215). Offered only in Spring.
4. One NRE Elective*. May vary depending on which elective is chosen.
*Faculty Recommend: Foundations of Forestry (NRE 100), Forestry Field Research (NRE 110), Forest Harvesting (NRE 220), S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws (FSW 143), Backcountry Travel for Natural Resource Professionals (NRE 232), Internship (NRE 280), Independent Study (NRE 285).
NRE 280 Internship or NRE 285 Independent Study - maximum of 3 credits in either course (or combination of both) may be applied to this certificate.
Total number of semester/certificate credits vary depending on chosen elective.